seize
Example Sentences
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Analysts say it isn’t clear how the U.S. will coax foreign investors back to Venezuela, given the regime’s history of seizing businesses and arresting executives.
Garden Investments sees a chance for Fortune Brands to be able to seize on a similar opportunity, the people familiar with the matter said.
In its statement, the defence ministry also said that several armoured vehicles and weapons - including rocket launchers - were seized during the operation.
From BBC
Some of the coalition’s members live in RVs that could be seized and dismantled if the city is permitted to implement the law, the group said in its complaint.
From Los Angeles Times
Phillipson has said: "These reforms are a golden opportunity to cut the link between background and success - one that we must seize."
From BBC
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