confiscated

Example Sentences

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That change in policy exposed “traffickers in confiscated property of United States nationals” to brings claims in federal courts, Thomas said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Havana Docks sued the cruise companies under a federal law that allows the owners of property confiscated by Cuba to collect steep damages from anyone who later uses or benefits from that property.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Along with "burner" phones from the US delegation, the confiscated items were tossed in a trash can at the bottom of the stairs of the presidential jet.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

In an effort to control his 19-year-old son, the father confiscated all of his hats.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

“Hey!” she protested, but the guy was twice her size and he’d already confiscated her knife and my sword.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan