Example Sentences

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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard navy wrote on X that it had confiscated the vessels and guided them to Iran’s shore.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Viney said he had “no doubt” the parents were both loving and supportive of their son, and had confiscated his phone after becoming concerned by his behavior.

From Seattle Times • May 1, 2024

The council said Israeli troops had confiscated equipment from Abu Awad due to violations of security measures.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2024

Miss A, her mother, had confiscated her mobile phone because of a safeguarding concern about her online activity, the hearing was told.

From BBC • Nov. 27, 2023

A little less than a year ago Sam had thought Leon Longbridge was the man who had confiscated Frightful and taken her from him.

From "Frightful's Mountain" by Jean Craighead George