impounded

Example Sentences

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But there still appears to be a demand for mitumba smuggled in from its neighbours - the police regularly post pictures of impounded bales on social media.

From BBC • May 23, 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

During the city’s crackdown, 29 people were referred to a Huntington Beach Police Department e-bike-rider education program, 55 warnings were issued, and one vehicle was impounded, according to the department.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 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