impound
verb (used with object)
to shut up in a pound or other enclosure, as a stray animal.
have impounded
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present perfectof impound.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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The police department also “studied city ordinances around the state” and have impounded more than 100 vehicles involved in street takeovers, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2023
In Orange County, Calif., officials have impounded some models, like the Sur-ron, that the county considers to be unlicensed and unregistered electric motorcycles.
From New York Times ● Jul. 29, 2023
After its investigation, the department acknowledged Kriv was wrong to have impounded Garcia's car, knowing there would be no DUI charges against him.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2023
Britain, Fiji, Italy, Spain and other countries have impounded oligarchs’ yachts.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 28, 2022
“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
