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 Glanville, Ernest