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wrest

verb as in snatch

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In late September, the Dutch government wrested control of Nexperia from its Chinese owner Wingtech Technology, citing the need to preserve “technological knowledge and capabilities” necessary for Europe’s economic security.

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This year, Newby helped Republicans wrest away control over what many saw as the most valuable prize: the state election board.

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The appellate judges said they were guided by a precedent set in the 9th Circuit this summer, when California tried and failed to wrest back control of federalized soldiers in and around Los Angeles.

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The move came after the Dutch government wrested control of the company from its Chinese owner.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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