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seize

[seez] / siz /




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"The mode is very much, this is the moment, let's seize it," she says.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 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 ● 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 ● 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 ● Oct. 5, 2026

“Did you seize it? Where are the others? Where is Doli?”

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

Even when the government seizes stolen crypto, the recovery process can be a bureaucratic mess.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

A chip nobody else would want secures nothing, because a lender who seizes it has nothing to sell.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

Better, Cretton seizes small moments to put his stamp on this installment.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 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 ● Mar. 31, 2026

Dread seizes her, while at the same time she is remembering something, asking where she has heard that voice before .

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

Chinese companies are now the biggest source of seized goods bound for the Houthis, according to U.N. reports and data gathered by arms experts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

Chinese brands pivoted to selling those models and have since seized a disproportionate market share of a vehicle type that has emerged as a sweet spot for consumers looking for fuel economy without compromises.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

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 ● Oct. 9, 2026

Officers have seized 25 inflatable boats reportedly destined to be shipped to cross-Channel people smugglers.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

She waited a beat and then turned it back over, and Boaz seized his chance, reaching for another date and swinging his hand just slightly too wide, to send Hila’s cup flying.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

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 ● Sep. 23, 2026

In Europe and elsewhere, co-ordinated, multi-national police and customs operations take place regularly, seizing large numbers of stolen antiquities and arresting some of the traffickers.

From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026

You hoped to see a group that’s learned something about seizing a moment?

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

Oil prices remained above the $100 threshold on Monday — and strategists recommend seizing the opportunity to buy stocks.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026

When Grandma asked me buy her some soy sauce, I could not help seizing the opportunity to go past Number Eleven and take another look.

From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang




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