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Seizes As Control

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verb

• seize and take control without authority and possibly with force; take as one's right or possession

• take the place of

41%10Seizes control
noun

• the point at which a line intersects a coordinate axis

verb

• seize on its way

• tap a telephone or telegraph wire to get information

41%8Seizes control
noun

• a high bid that is intended to prevent the opposing players from bidding

verb

• acquire for oneself before others can do so

• take the place of or have precedence over

• gain possession of by prior right or opportunity, especially so as to obtain the right to buy (land)

• make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge

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