seize

US /siz/

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UK /si:z/

v.t.Transitive VerbTo take a place with force, as by military action

If you talk they will seize you and take you outside

v.t.Transitive VerbTo arrest or catch someone

They will seize him at his house

v.t.Transitive VerbTo take someone's property with legal authority

If you do not pay for your car the bank will seize it

v.t.Transitive VerbTo take hold of something suddenly and violently

Seize what you want before it runs away

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Every Ottoman ruler since Osman had wanted to, seize the city
Every Ottoman ruler since Osman had wanted to, seize the city

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seize dark-web site of world's most prolific ransomware gang.
seize dark-web site of world's most prolific ransomware gang.

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but to seize prey, which they swallow whole.
but to seize prey, which they swallow whole.

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Some would seize government offices or bottle up troops and police
Some would seize government offices or bottle up troops and police

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But if we maintain that rotation for too long, the joints can get stuck and the muscles can seize up.
But if we maintain that rotation for too long, the joints can get stuck and the muscles can seize up.

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But Americans divide: should the US seize Cuba from Spain for itself, or liberate it?
But Americans divide: should the US seize Cuba from Spain for itself, or liberate it?

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seize upon to call for military action against Taiwan.
seize upon to call for military action against Taiwan.
maybe seize an offshore island just to make its case
maybe seize an offshore island just to make its case

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Christmas Day or not, many will seize the opportunity to celebrate Christmas with others.
Christmas Day or not, many will seize the opportunity to celebrate Christmas with others.