seize
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If you find yourself with money troubles, it can be tempting to seize any opportunity to get things back on track.
From BBC β Oct. 11, 2026
Not only does she seize her moment, she even briefly slips into Misty’s old “Red Eye” costume: a Jackie-esque stewardess skirt suit.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 7, 2026
Zoe nearly destroys Rushville to save herself, while John almost violates his principles to seize the ring from Hal, per the Guardians’ orders, and take out Zoe.
From Salon β Oct. 5, 2026
Howard said Monday that he’s recommending clients use a bond “ladder” strategy to seize the opportunity by buying individual bonds, mutual funds or exchange-traded funds, with a range of short to intermediate maturities.
From MarketWatch β Oct. 5, 2026
This allowed knights and nobles to seize land and force the commoners who lived on it to work for them.
From "An Indigenous Peopleβs History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
Even when the government seizes stolen crypto, the recovery process can be a bureaucratic mess.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 12, 2026
She seizes her small opportunities to impress in the film’s second half.
From Los Angeles Times β Jun. 24, 2026
His first test is whether he can seize the initiative — before the bond market seizes it for him.
From MarketWatch β May 22, 2026
Asked about his medical condition, the report said, "Woods advised he's had seven back surgeries and over 20 operations on his leg... Woods advised he has a limp and his ankle seizes while walking."
From Barron's β Mar. 31, 2026
Its arteries coated with what looks like foie gras, it seizes up one day.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
The filing cites items that were seized from her home in a federal investigation with no assurance that they will be returned, as well as unauthorized people who gained access to her Los Angeles residence.
From Los Angeles Times β Oct. 9, 2026
Special Forces seized Maduro, 63 years old, and his wife Cilia Flores, 69, from their home in Caracas during a military operation earlier this year.
From The Wall Street Journal β Oct. 8, 2026
They seized large swathes of territory including the area around the Bab al-Mandab strait, a key waterway for global shipping and, crucially, Saudi oil exports.
From Barron's β Oct. 8, 2026
Officers have seized 25 inflatable boats reportedly destined to be shipped to cross-Channel people smugglers.
From BBC β Oct. 6, 2026
As I began to turn away, she seized my wrist.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
But Trinity responded brilliantly to falling behind early on and took full advantage of Adam Keighran's second-half yellow card, seizing control of the contest and winning it with 33 unanswered points.
From BBC β Sep. 26, 2026
The shipments have taken on new importance after the Houthis began an offensive campaign, seizing territory along the Red Sea coast.
From The Wall Street Journal β Sep. 23, 2026
You hoped to see a group that’s learned something about seizing a moment?
From Los Angeles Times β Sep. 14, 2026
Oil prices remained above the $100 threshold on Monday — and strategists recommend seizing the opportunity to buy stocks.
From MarketWatch β Sep. 14, 2026
Dread hit him at a sprint, seizing his entire body.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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