seizing
Example Sentences
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A federal judge has found that the city of Los Angeles violated the constitutional rights of homeless people by seizing and destroying their personal property during cleanups.
From Los Angeles Times
Telehealth companies and pharmaceutical brands are also seizing the moment to reach millions of viewers amid ongoing debates over access, affordability, and regulation.
From Salon
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, too, warned against writing any eulogies: “The companies who are seizing the moment, I think have the same opportunity ahead,” he said on the company’s quarterly earnings call Wednesday.
Merchants on e-commerce site Taobao are also seizing on the trend, coming up with stickers and magnets featuring the Harry Potter character.
From BBC
There would be no escape, however, when Sabalenka forced three more break points with Rybakina serving to stay in the set, the top seed seizing her chance to force a decider.
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
