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
Owner Sinoguards Marine Security said Iranian authorities impounded the ship Thursday, the same day President Trump held a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
He was on a national tour when detectives were called to a Hollywood tow yard after neighbors complained of a terrible smell coming from an impounded vehicle.
From Barron's ● Apr. 20, 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
