seize power

Examples (10)

• A military coup attempted to seize power in the small nation.
• The rebels vowed to seize power by force if their demands were not met.
• He managed to seize power after years of political struggle and manipulation.
• If the opposition doesn't act decisively, the current regime will continue to seize more power.
• Historically, many dictators have seized power through violent and undemocratic means.
• The new leader quickly moved to seize all effective power from the parliament.
• Their ultimate goal was to seize power and implement radical reforms in the country.
• By manipulating public opinion and exploiting societal divisions, he hoped to seize power democratically.
• The sudden uprising allowed the revolutionaries to seize power within days, overthrowing the old government.
• Fearful of another group trying to seize power, the military remained on high alert across the capital.