seizing

Example Sentences

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Other federal agents arrived in armored vehicles, quickly seizing control of the block.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

U.S. special operations forces have devised plans for seizing the nuclear weapons, facilities, and materials of many hostile or turbulent countries.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

In his lawsuit, Bonta argued that Bianco failed to identify a specific crime in the warrants to justify seizing the ballots.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Officers were ready and kept drivers from seizing locations across several counties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

In December anonymous letter writers to The Federal Gazette condemned the committee members for seizing power so arrogantly.

From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy