seize control

Frequency: 7.110.8 per million words

To take power suddenly and forcefully.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.