verb
Robin felt that he had to seize every opportunity that presented itself. The dog seized the robber by the seat of the pants
The police seized him as he was trying to leave the country
I was seized by a sudden desire to kiss those quivering, pouting lips
When their attention was diverted, I seized the opportunity to escape
Ten tons of cannabis was seized in the raid
Because of the excessive heat, the gears seized and the engine stalled
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