rebels capture sth

Frequency: 8.016.0 per million words

rebels take control of a place or person by force

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Examples (10)

  • The rebels managed to capture the small border town after a fierce battle.
  • Reports indicate that rebels have captured several key government buildings overnight.
  • If the rebels capture the capital, the civil war will take a decisive turn.
  • During the early stages of the conflict, rebels successfully captured a major arms depot.
  • The government forces are trying to prevent the rebels from capturing the vital oil fields.
  • Eyewitnesses claim that a small group of rebels tried to capture the regional governor.
  • It was confirmed that the rebels had captured control of the main supply routes.
  • The spokesperson denied that the rebels were able to capture any strategic positions.
  • Fearing reprisal, local residents fled before the rebels could capture their village.
  • The international community condemned the rebels' attempts to capture civilian targets.