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seize on
Resort to some action, especially out of dire necessity, as in He seized upon any excuse, no matter how farfetched .
Grab or take hold of suddenly, as in He seized on the bell rope and started to pull vigorously , or She seized upon every opportunity to present her side of the story . [Late 1600s]
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