confiscated

Example Sentences

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The cops towed my mother’s car into an impound lot, and I was sure they’d found and confiscated the fireworks.

From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026

Here, Exxon Mobil was suing an entity affiliated with the Cuban government for using an oil refinery that the Cuban government had confiscated from Exxon in the 1990s.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

"As surfers, we treat these boards like great treasures to us, because losing any board or having it confiscated threatens our ability to continue in this sport," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

The teenager's mother said she had confiscated his phone in response and told him: "I'm so disappointed with you."

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Except for a few farm horses over at Dede’s and the old mule at Mama’s, it was the only transportation left us, now that all the cars had been confiscated.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez