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As such, the rangers have to physically immobilise the creatures before they can be blindfolded and transported.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

The government has made the decision that the safest - most economically viable solution - is to "immobilise" its entire plutonium stockpile.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2025

It's also being used to waterproof and immobilise subsea electric cables for offshore windfarms.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2014

Was it not the idea of a temporary release from debt, from the question of responsibility for a death, which would only immobilise her when it returned later in her depressive phases?

From The Guardian • Apr. 26, 2013

Bismarck used to say that, under the Triple Alliance, an Italian bugler and drummer boy posted on the Franco-Italian frontier would immobilise four French Army Corps.

From With British Guns in Italy A Tribute to Italian Achievement by Dalton, Hugh Dalton, Baron