as in seizures
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
the new government's high-handed takeover of private industries
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Lead poisoning, meanwhile, can be difficult to detect, but even small amounts can cause health problems in children, including developmental delays, learning difficulties and seizures.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Jan. 2025 -
Taking a dosage too high could result in seizures and hospitalization.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
4 Jan. 2025
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Responding to accusations of padding his budget, Robinson explained that adjustments were necessary due to a lack of appropriations by the Quorum Court.—
Eplunus Colvin,
arkansasonline.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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One of Congress’ highest priorities, a new defense appropriations bill, was passed late last year.—
William A. Haseltine,
TIME,
3 Jan. 2025
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No laws limited the Mongol invasions of Europe in the 13th century or the European colonial invasions of Latin American, African and Asian societies in the 18th through 20th centuries.—
Hurst Hannum,
The Conversation,
6 Jan. 2025
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Google is engaged in a similar legal fight, with users of that company’s voice assistant also alleging invasions of privacy.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Takeovers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/takeovers. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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