seize
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When equipment is bought on credit, it usually doubles as collateral, or the asset a lender can seize if the loan defaults.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
William had been urged to seize the throne by politically influential English Protestants, and James chose to flee rather than fight, making the eventual coup bloodless.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
The lack of the main UK parties in the by-election gave dozens of fringe candidates including Binface a chance to seize the spotlight.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Among its other top stories, the paper says Vladimir Putin has threatened to seize British ships in retaliation for a European crackdown on Russia's shadow fleet.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
No, talking about Didi made Sean seize up like a busted transmission.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
Every few years, a new, elite form of hydration seizes the zeitgeist.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Chevron maintained a now-coveted presence in Venezuela as Exxon and ConocoPhillips exited the country during waves of expropriations and asset seizes that started in the 2000s under then-President Hugo Chávez and continued under Maduro.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 7, 2026
"I've been there myself when your back seizes up, and it's not a nice place to be."
From Barron's ● Nov. 23, 2025
It seems only a matter of time before one of Becerra’s campaign rivals seizes the federal fraud case for attack fodder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2025
We get out, and Zeke seizes his mother’s hand to steady her as she shuffles through the snow.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
The Indian captain of an alleged Russian shadow fleet oil vessel seized by British commandos has been made a "scapegoat", his wife told AFP, as her husband awaits trial.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
The time police must wait before being able to destroy a seized vehicle has been reduced from 14 to seven days, making it harder for offenders to reclaim and reuse them.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Dinghies, outboard engines, and life preservers have been seized by police in Germany.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
Hochman’s motion referred to the officers’ remarks as “locker room talk” — a characterization that was seized on by Flores’ legal team.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
As I began to turn away, she seized my wrist.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
He said seizing vehicles was intended to keep roads safe and deter dangerous driving.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
After seizing control in the first-set tiebreaker, Fritz roared to a 3-0 lead with a pair of service breaks in the second.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
Between the lines, their fear is Washington seizing a role in deciding what AI capabilities will be allowed in public hands.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Many developed a deep affection for the country and its artistic innovations, while seizing on business opportunities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Washington, knocked asunder, reeled and brayed, “I say,” seizing the King’s soldier by the arm and struggling with him.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
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