9
seize(verb, take, give, remove, appropriate)
8
arrogate(verb, take, give, remove, appropriate)
8
assume(verb, take, give, remove, appropriate)
8
pre-empt
8
take(verb, take, give, remove, appropriate)
8
usurp(verb, take, give, remove, appropriate)
7
expropriate(verb, take, remove, appropriate, claim)
6
appropriate(verb, take, give, remove, grasp)
6
annex(verb, take, remove, appropriate, grasp)
6
commandeer
6
confiscate(verb, take, remove, appropriate, claim)
6
displace(verb, take, appropriate, grasp, seize)
6
sequester(verb, take, remove, appropriate, acquire)
5
obtain(verb, take, remove, appropriate, acquire)
5
accroach(verb, take, remove, appropriate, grasp)
5
acquire(verb, take, remove, appropriate, seize)
4
anticipate(verb, take)
4
monopolize(verb, action, cause, used)
4
occupy(verb, action, cause, used)
4
preemptive bid
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