Example Sentences

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Joe Prado, community health division manager in Fresno County, said his team had a good talk with Blue Shield representatives and does not get the sense the insurer will hijack the county’s system.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2021

I’ve been putting off checking on him: afraid his family will hijack the visit by changing their minds again.

From Washington Post • Aug. 2, 2019

Security risk factor: It seems unlikely that malicious hackers will hijack your HAPIfork and hold your dinner hostage.

From Slate • Oct. 24, 2017

He said MPs should not avoid talking about the issue or the BNP and others will hijack it.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2012

For each of these control measures, the question isn't whether they'll fail, but when they will, and who will hijack their capabilities.

From The Guardian • Mar. 15, 2011