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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are hijacking" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe an action where someone is taking control or seizing something, often in a negative or forceful manner.
Example: "The hackers are hijacking the network to steal sensitive information."
Alternatives: "are seizing" or "are taking over".
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are hijacking
verb
To forcibly stop and seize control of some vehicle in order to rob it or to reach a destination (especially an airplane, truck or a boat).
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"So we are hijacking the pathway that already exists".
They worry that fundamentalists are hijacking the country.
Mr. Schumer complained that Republicans are "hijacking the legislative process".
How, exactly, attackers are hijacking data centers is still a mystery.
They are not really Islamic: nobody recognises them, and they are hijacking the religion".
These women-raping, Muslim-murdering, medieval murderers are hijacking the peaceful religion of Islam for their warped ends".
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Jealously protected brands are hijacked.
Schools and media are hijacked.
"Now it is hijacking everything".
One was hijacking a jet.
Who is hijacking pops' reverie with their crude hacking?
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