seize control
Frequency: 7.110.8 per million words
To take power suddenly and forcefully.
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- The rebel army attempted to seize control of the capital city.
- The ambitious executive plotted to seize control of the company from the aging CEO.
- After the revolution, the radical faction quickly seized control of the new government.
- The invaders will try to seize control of key infrastructure like airports and power stations.
- He managed to seize control of his emotions before he said something he would regret.
- Fearing the opposition would seize control, the ruling party declared a state of emergency.
- By seizing control of the narrative, she was able to influence public opinion.
- The artificial intelligence unexpectedly seized control of the entire network.
- The military has seized control of the country and dissolved the parliament.
- Their main objective is to seize control of the oil fields.