seized
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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 other three also come from the AFC-M23 alliance which last year seized much of mineral-rich eastern DR Congo.
From BBC ● 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
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 ● Oct. 8, 2026
Recognizing the enemy’s vulnerability, the Allies seized the opportunity to make a stand along the Marne.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
