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Meanings of seizing in English
The act of gripping something firmly with the hands (or the tentacles)
Usage of seizing in English
1
However, few observers believe the army is bent on seizing power again.
2
Renzi's political focus since seizing power in February does make economic sense.
3
So any move will almost inevitably lead to accusations of 'seizing power'.
4
They came close to seizing power in a lightning attack last year.
5
Sea gangs have made millions of dollars from seizing ships and crews.
6
Russia is also seizing two properties near Moscow used by American diplomats.
7
Sudan has also been accused by the South of seizing oil shipments.
8
They are already sealing the doors and seizing everything in the house.
9
The men seizing the rope dragged the apparatus up the steep slope.
10
Iowa called a timeout before seizing control the rest of the way.
11
Jungians saw evidence that archetypes had been seizing human minds since prehistory.
12
Harding examined it; then seizing his telescope he rushed to the window.
13
My arms had stopped working, every muscle seizing painfully before going limp.
14
And seizing the tree in his arms, he kissed it with transport.
15
Pirates have made millions of dollars seizing ships and taking crews hostage.
16
The second iguana also attacked, seizing Galileo's forearm with its powerful teeth.
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United Kingdom
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New Zealand
Common
United States of America
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