round up

Example Sentences

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A core of Minneapolis activists is playing a high-stakes game of cat and mouse with the federal agents deployed in force to the midwestern city to round up undocumented immigrants.

From Barron's • Jan. 28, 2026

When she spots a hawk flying overhead, Davis calls for one of her two sons to be sure to round up the few chickens roaming around.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2026

He scored in every round up to the semi-finals at this Afcon.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

In other words, round up the usual suspects.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

“Then you’ll help me round up the sheep, Crow, will you?”

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk