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It has requisitioned refinery workers in an attempt to break a crippling strike that has led to mile-long lines at gas stations.

From New York Times • Oct. 16, 2022

The Teng County government has requisitioned five hotels with at least 700 rooms to house the relatives of the crash victims, according to state media.

From Washington Post • Mar. 22, 2022

The shareholder and former Ibrox director has requisitioned changes to the club's board that will be voted on.

From BBC • Feb. 6, 2015

In New Delhi, the government has requisitioned practically all housing, and what's left doesn't fit the Western idea of home.

From Time Magazine Archive

He soon comes back with one that he has requisitioned from a collapsed house.

From The Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. Manhattan District