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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

The announcement said the party was seizing Mr. Ren’s “illegal gains” and transferring his case to prosecutors.

From New York Times • Jul. 24, 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