Take hold of (5)

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seize

'take hold of' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for seize that I've seen before include "Nobble" , "Become jammed" , "Grasp suddenly" , "Suddenly take hold of" , "Get hold of" .)

I've seen this clue in The Star Tribune and The Independent.

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