seize by

Frequency: 8.220.1 per million words

To take hold of a specific part of a person or thing, e.g., 'seize by the arm'.

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Examples (10)

  • She seized him by the arm and pulled him back from the edge.
  • The police officer seized the fleeing suspect by the collar.
  • He quickly seized the child by the hand before she ran into the street.
  • In a fit of rage, the man seized his assailant by the throat.
  • A strong current can easily seize a swimmer by the leg and drag them under.
  • The cat often seizes its prey by the neck with precision.
  • Don't let panic seize you by the heart; stay calm.
  • The old woman seized the railing by its wooden support to steady herself.
  • The fisherman seized the struggling fish by its gills.
  • The teacher had to seize the disruptive student by the shoulder to get his attention.