impounded

Example Sentences

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It sat outside the home of Murrell's elderly mother in Dunfermline for two years before it was impounded by police.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

In deeper reservoirs, however, it helped reduce deoxygenation in the impounded area.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

“Decisions regarding parking restrictions, enforcement activity, and which vehicles are impounded for special events are made by the City,” a spokesperson for Hollywood Tow said in a statement to The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

The trader said he lost $60,000 last month after a container he imported from Kenya was impounded at the Congolese border for several weeks, rendering milk, cheese and sausages inedible.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

“We have impounded the rental vehicle as evidence. Mr. Shaffer put on a lot of mileage.”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein