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The official also said Russia is requisitioning equipment due to be delivered by its defence industry to other countries.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2024

Energy ministry data on Saturday showed 27.3% of French petrol stations were facing supply problems, down from 28.5% the previous day and 30.85% on Wednesday, when requisitioning started.

From Reuters • Oct. 16, 2022

She added: “The employer ignored the spirit of my directive by unilaterally requisitioning the installation of a postal mailbox.”

From New York Times • Nov. 29, 2021

Authorities are requisitioning all face masks to reserve them for those infected with the virus and health workers, President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday.

From Fox News • Mar. 11, 2020

The warehouse keeper, busy counting out some spare engine parts to a requisitioning sergeant of the Guard, looked up briefly from his clipboard.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman