suddenly seize
Frequency: 8.018.2 per million words
To seize something unexpectedly.
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Examples (10)
- A predator suddenly seized its unsuspecting prey.
- Panic suddenly seized her as she realized the danger.
- The police suddenly seized the suspect after a brief chase.
- He suddenly seized the opportunity to present his innovative idea.
- A sharp pain suddenly seized his leg, forcing him to stop.
- The rebel forces suddenly seized control of the capital city.
- She suddenly seized the child's hand, preventing a fall.
- An inspiring idea suddenly seized him, and he began to write furiously.
- During the riot, protesters suddenly seized the government building.
- The company's assets were suddenly seized by the bank due to unpaid debts.