impound

Example Sentences

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The Police Department issued 40 e-bike citations this year as of Nov. 13 and has impounded 19 e-bikes since the ordinance was adopted.

From Los Angeles Times

Richard Nixon decided to impound money authorized for programs simply because he disagreed with them.

From Salon

The charges were eventually dropped, but the truck and his work equipment remained corralled in a city impound lot for six weeks, when prosecutors finally agreed to return it in exchange for a $750 payment.

From New York Times

After two days in detention, the couple was bused to a San Diego shelter with a notice to appear in immigration court, their throwaway car impounded by the U.S. authorities.

From New York Times

Those that tried to conduct their work nonetheless were impounded and their crews placed under investigation.

From New York Times