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Australia is seeking to counter Beijing's influence in the Solomon Islands and has seized the opportunity to rebuild ties after Wale was elected prime minister last month pledging change.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Bass has seized on Raman’s lack of support in City Hall to critique her coalition-building skills.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

But she has seized her opportunity, defeating former top-10 player Haddad Maia to set up a second-round meeting with Czech 27th seed Marie Bouzkova.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

It marks at least the third time the U.S. has seized an oil tanker in connection with its crackdown of Iran-linked shadow-fleet vessels.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Fame has seized her and appropriated her, name, barn, cows and all.”

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy