7
seize(verb, usurp)
6
appropriate(verb, capture, usurp)
6
commandeer
6
occupy
5
confiscate
5
preempt
4
acquire(verb, usurp)
4
adopt
4
apprehend
4
assume(verb, usurp)
4
claim
3
obtain
3
overcome
3
preemptive bid
3
stake a claim
2
arrogate
2
conquer
2
expropriate
2
take
2
take over
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