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In besieged Kadugli, 56-year-old market trader Hamdan is desperate for a way out, "terrified" that the RSF will seize the city.

From Barron's Dec. 29, 2025

She said that Ochoa has only paid $30,000 — and hopes that the government will seize his assets and auction them off as a way to repay her and some of the other alleged victims.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 17, 2024

Hopefully, our governor and Legislature will seize this opportunity.

From Seattle Times Jan. 2, 2024

Larger predators can kill larger prey; with most larger predators gone, domestic cats will seize the opportunity to get bigger.

From Slate Oct. 23, 2023

In fact, they will seize every measure to defend the new prince so long as he is not neglectful of his duties.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli