seize onto something

seize on(to) (something)
To grab, grasp, or hold onto something intensely or with a lot of strength.

He had a panic attack halfway up the ladder due to his fear of heights and seized on for dear life.

The child seized onto her father's arm during the scary parts of the film.

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[marveliz]

Todo esta Bien la lection però!muy rapido lo pasa

[flawyerlawyertv]

I was going to fall off the roof, but he *seized onto* my arms and nothing bad happened.

[vishalpandey]

Could you please explain me why the writer didn't use started after and ? "Bill and Ann decided to settle down and start a family. "