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Discover LudwigThe phrase "seizing on" is correct and commonly used in written English
It means to quickly take hold of something or to eagerly grasp an opportunity. Example: The politician wasted no time in seizing on the current economic crisis to push for tax reform. In this sentence, "seizing on" shows that the politician saw the crisis as an opportunity to advance his agenda.
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"Shadow profiles," interjected one, seizing on a moment's hesitation as Zuckerberg sifted his notes for the next talking point.
Some brands are seizing on Prince Harry's troubles.
Blow pauses for a second, seizing on another find.
And Republicans began seizing on comments by the vice president.
Officials also worry about extremist groups seizing on white frustrations to promote their overtly racist views.
But hunters throughout the Mediterranean are now seizing on this marginal improvement and pushing back.
Seizing on better economic conditions to begin preparing for rate rises may seem like good sense.
Seizing on Mr. Parker's remarks, Senate Republicans called for him to be censured.
Seizing on the unusual opportunity to question the justices, senators set the agenda question by question.
Executive-pay consultants have wasted no time seizing on the evidence.
But Ms. Hochul, after seizing on Medicare, has shown strength in polls.
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Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
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