seize
verb (used with object)
to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp.
was seizing
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past progressiveof seize.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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But Wall Street likely was seizing on other details in the report, such as a 267% sequential surge in FuelCell’s sales pipeline, which now totals 4 gigawatts.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
But three years ago, they began leaving the camps saying the deal was not honoured and within a couple months was seizing territory.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2025
Then, just as Mr. Biden was seizing a clear upper hand in the Democratic nomination fight, the coronavirus pandemic struck.
From New York Times ● Nov. 7, 2020
When he got out, his back was seizing with spasms from the 1990 construction accident, he says.
From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2018
A peculiar madness was seizing the press box and dockers’ stand.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
