seize on/upon
phrasal verb
seized on/upon; seizing on/upon; seizes on/upon
: to take or use (something, such as a chance or opportunity) in a quick and eager way
His critics have seized on the scandal to call for his resignation.
She seized on the opportunity to tell her side of the story.
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According to Bailey, Russian forces are trying to seize on Ukraine's limitations, hoping that the large numbers of cruise missiles and drones overwhelm Ukraine's air defenses and allow ballistic missiles to get through.
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Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
But Republicans are hoping to seize on recent polling that shows a majority of Texas voters responding unfavorably to some transgender proposals, such as allowing transgender athletes to participate in women’s sports or allowing people under 18 to receive gender-affirming care.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Oct. 2024
Trump has sought to seize on divisions among Democrats over Israel’s war against Hamas, designated a terrorist group by the U.S. and European Union.
—Nancy Cook / Bloomberg, TIME, 20 Sep. 2024
On the other hand, competitors could seize on the mandate to attract talented Amazon workers looking for more flexible work.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2024
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Stephen J. Beard, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2024
But Republicans are hoping to seize on recent polling that shows a majority of Texas voters responding unfavorably to some transgender proposals, such as allowing transgender athletes to participate in women’s sports or allowing people under 18 to receive gender-affirming care.
—Cami Mondeaux, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Oct. 2024
Trump has sought to seize on divisions among Democrats over Israel’s war against Hamas, designated a terrorist group by the U.S. and European Union.
—Nancy Cook / Bloomberg, TIME, 20 Sep. 2024
On the other hand, competitors could seize on the mandate to attract talented Amazon workers looking for more flexible work.
—Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Seize on/upon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seize%20on%2Fupon. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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