immediately seize

Frequency: 7.815.1 per million words

To seize something at once, without delay.

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Examples (10)

  • He was immediately seized and thrown into prison.
  • The police will immediately seize any illegal contraband found at the border.
  • Upon realizing the danger, she immediately seized her child's arm.
  • We must immediately seize this unique opportunity for growth.
  • The general ordered his troops to immediately seize the enemy's strategic outpost.
  • If you see a good deal, you should immediately seize it before it's gone.
  • The government has the right to immediately seize properties involved in tax evasion.
  • As soon as the signal was given, the rescue team immediately seized the ropes.
  • To gain an advantage, they decided to immediately seize the initiative.
  • The quick-thinking officer immediately seized the suspect's weapon.