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.

Examples of seize on/upon in a Sentence

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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

Congressman Matt Gaetz once came to pay his respects (and to seize on the opportunity to connect with the base). —Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 12 Aug. 2024