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When replicating, the virus essentially commandeers the molecular factory of the cell to make lots of copies of itself, then breaks out of the cell to set the new copies free.

From Salon • Nov. 9, 2023

Guitarist Katie Henderson commandeers a laptop from their sound engineer, swipes through two dozen menus and recalibrates the backing track.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2023

Her teenage daughter, Roshni, commandeers it when she has homework to do.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 27, 2023

He’s running to unseat embattled Sheriff Alex Villanueva, who commandeers local and national headlines whether he likes it or not.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 20, 2022

Kruger, President S. J. P., ultimatum of, 1; commandeers his burghers, 34; designs of, 48; telegraphs to Botha to hold on to Hlangwhane, 343; to President Steyn to commandeer everyone in annexed districts, 382.

From History of the War in South Africa 1899-1902 v. 1 (of 4) Compiled by Direction of His Majesty's Government by Great Britain. War Office