impound
Example Sentences
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The Police Department issued 40 e-bike citations this year as of Nov. 13 and has impounded 19 e-bikes since the ordinance was adopted.
From Los Angeles Times
Richard Nixon decided to impound money authorized for programs simply because he disagreed with them.
From Salon
The charges were eventually dropped, but the truck and his work equipment remained corralled in a city impound lot for six weeks, when prosecutors finally agreed to return it in exchange for a $750 payment.
From New York Times
After two days in detention, the couple was bused to a San Diego shelter with a notice to appear in immigration court, their throwaway car impounded by the U.S. authorities.
From New York Times
However, Macduff Shellfish, the owners of the boat said it was still impounded.
From BBC
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