seize
verb (used with object)
to take hold of suddenly or forcibly; grasp.
will be seizing
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future progressiveof seize.future progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that will be taking place in the future.
Example Sentences
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But in the run-up to the European elections in June, all parties will be seizing on any weakness or opportunity they can exploit.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2024
If the exercises go according to plan, thousands of marines, sailors, pilots and other troops from 16 different countries will be seizing a beachhead in the Stockholm archipelago.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 4, 2022
Any day now, he said, the bank will be seizing what remains of the church.
From New York Times ● Jan. 4, 2011
While they are talking," said Compton, "Hassan will be seizing the best positions.
From In Search of the Okapi A Story of Adventure in Central Africa by Ernest Glanville
