Coup plotters tried to seize power in Moscow.

政变密谋者试图夺取莫斯科的政权。

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A plan was afoot to seize power.

夺权的计划在进行中。

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If you must break the law, do it to seize power: in all other cases observe it.

如果你要违背法律，那就为了攫取权力而做；否则无论如何都不要犯法。

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Mr.Obama also endorsed Geithner's request for power to seize financial institutions other than banks when they fail.

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The United Arab Emirates has ordered 94 people to be tried on charges of trying to seize power.

BBC: UAE charges 'plotters linked to Muslim Brotherhood'

Overall, no one expects any other party apart from the Tories to seize power in Wiltshire on 2 May.

BBC: Local elections: Wiltshire Tories hope to keep control

He accused the opposition of trying to seize power and called Saturday's election to diffuse the crisis and restore his authority.

NPR: Calm Urged in Georgia After Disputed Election