corral
noun
an enclosure or pen for horses, cattle, etc.
have corralled
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present perfectof corral.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Over the past few weeks, U.S. officials have corralled support from regional governments and held discussions with Lebanese politicians with the aim of convening parliament to choose a president.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2024
The wrist was covered in a heavy wrap, and at one point, Smith-Njigba juggled a pass that he might usually have corralled easily before reeling it in.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 29, 2023
During the conference here, the United States and European Union have corralled more than 100 countries into supporting deep cuts in emissions of methane, the potent greenhouse gas.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 13, 2021
But it is easy to say no adviser could have corralled Trump over one such issue, never mind the whole horrific smorgasbord.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 3, 2020
She told Obinze that there were things she should know how to do, but didn’t, details she should have corralled into her space but hadn’t.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
