Example Sentences

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But while French police are confiscating more dinghies and preventing more crossings, they can only reduce the flow of departures.

From Reuters • Aug. 5, 2021

Asked about how they are addressing the gun violence, he said that the police are confiscating guns — 4,629 so far this year, over 10,000 last year.

From New York Times • Jul. 5, 2020

Director of Forestry Clement Chilima said forest guards are confiscating charcoal at roadblocks “out of desperation to kill the market or reduce demand”.

From Reuters • May 25, 2015

Campaigns desperate to prevent embarrassing video and audio snippets already are confiscating smartphones at closed-door events.

From Washington Post • Sep. 18, 2012

It has attained such cult status that parents across the country say they are confiscating DVDs of the film for fear it provides a lurid instruction manual.

From New York Times • Mar. 5, 2010