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  • verb transitive, military To capture by means of a sudden, overwhelming attack.
  • verb transitive, idiomatic To seize, overpower, or captivate in a sudden and forceful manner.
  • verb transitive, idiomatic To rapidly gain great popularity in (a place).

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