as in takeovers
the unlawful taking or withholding of something from the rightful owner under a guise of authority
the legislature's arrogation of certain powers that are explicitly reserved by the constitution for the judiciary
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The initiative has been highly anticipated, as many residents across Detroit have been looking for solutions to issues like teen takeovers downtown.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
12 May 2026 -
In Detroit, Mayor Mary Sheffield invited the organizers of a pair of teen takeovers to her office.—
Theara Coleman,
TheWeek,
11 May 2026
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There is no cure or treatment for Benjamin's condition beyond medication to help control his seizures.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Both contracts gained more than 7% last week as hopes of a peace deal that would end ship attacks and seizures around the Strait of Hormuz dimmed.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Every block grant, procurement cycle and appropriations process is an opportunity to put that north star to work, yet most governments are leaving it on the table.—
Caroline Whistler,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Steube’s amendment to include in the military appropriations bill was rejected by a 333-to-80 vote of the entire House.—
Haris Alic,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2026
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“Arrogations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrogations. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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