Cryptic crossword clue
I’d raised pressure to grab property 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word DISTRAIN

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The straight part
We know that "to grab property" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case to grab property = distrain.
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Crossword Answer definitions

DISTRAIN verb
  1. To squeeze, press, embrace; to constrain, oppress.
  2. To force (someone) to do something by seizing their property.
  3. To seize somebody's property in place of, or to force, payment of a debt.
  4. To pull off, tear apart.

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