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Forcefully seize (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

usurp

(Other definitions for usurp that I've seen before include "Depose illegally" , "Seize (throne, e.g.)" , "Take over occupation" , "Take control illegally" , "Expropriate" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.
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