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as in bout
a sudden experiencing of a physical or mental disorder
an epileptic seizure
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as in takeover
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
secret intrigues with the czar's ministers that culminated in the czarina's seizure of the throne
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Recent Examples of seizure
Service dogs are trained to only bark in cases of emergency, like if their owner is having a seizure.
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Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2024
The Biden administration in September announced a sweeping set of actions to tackle the Russian campaign, including unveiling criminal charges against two Russian nationals, sanctions on 10 individuals and entities, and the seizure of 32 internet domains.
—Michael Conte, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Survivors have experienced debilitating injuries, burns and symptoms including seizures and memory loss.
—Marlon Sorto, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Common symptoms of a rapid squirrel include walking in circles, falling over, drooling, aggression, and seizures and muscle spasms, Critter Control reports.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 11 Nov. 2024
The Biden administration in September announced a sweeping set of actions to tackle the Russian campaign, including unveiling criminal charges against two Russian nationals, sanctions on 10 individuals and entities, and the seizure of 32 internet domains.
—Michael Conte, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
Survivors have experienced debilitating injuries, burns and symptoms including seizures and memory loss.
—Marlon Sorto, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
Common symptoms of a rapid squirrel include walking in circles, falling over, drooling, aggression, and seizures and muscle spasms, Critter Control reports.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seizure
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In fact, Wall Street fears Trump may even ignite the next bout of inflation due to his profligate fiscal proposals.Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
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In the past few years, some parts of the country have experienced unseasonably harsh winters or unexpected bouts of extreme cold with temperatures low enough to trigger severe one to two Raynaud’s attacks in a week, Bush said.John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, Iranian state television aired footage Sunday of different cities across the country marking the anniversary of the embassy takeover.Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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Attacks force a jailbreak on the target iPhone, escalating privileges to enable a full device takeover.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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For the most part, Israel’s response to Hamas’s devastating October 7 attack was confined to the Gaza Strip.Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
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Episodes often feature logistically complex armed attacks, guided from afar by the top brass, played by the likes of Kidman, Morgan Freeman, Michael Kelly, Jennifer Ehle, and Bruce McGill.Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
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The House failed to pass a long-term appropriations bill, and the short-term funding bill did not address the direct-file tax program.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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Despite federal legislation passed nearly 35 years ago aimed at correcting this cultural appropriation and theft, an ABC News investigation found progress has been slow.Stephanie Ramos, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Testimony in the civil case began on Aug. 12 in the 423rd District Court and the verdict was returned on Monday.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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In other cases, traveling across the country to see loved ones can be difficult and costly.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Austin Community College trustees approved Nov. 5 elections at their August board meeting for the annexation of Lockhart into the college’s taxing district and for three seats on the nine-seat trustee board, two of which are contested.Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 3 Sep. 2024
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Those opposed to annexation can file protests with LAFCo, ahed of the Nov. 12 vote, officials said.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2024
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The question now is whether HBO can cast the same spell.Variety, NBC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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Craft shimmery potions and recite the secret spell to free the enchanting Pixie Supreme from her magical mirror.Kayla Kitts, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Seizure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seizure. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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