imprison
verb (used with object)
to confine in or as if in a prison.
have imprisoned
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present perfectof imprison.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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Since then authorities have imprisoned more than 35,000 people whom Bukele describes as “terrorist” gang members.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2022
“I think the kids have imprisoned me. I was an old guy, watching TV, preparing to die.”
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2022
“They have imprisoned their future,” said the woman, who requested anonymity to protect the students in her care.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 23, 2018
"They have imprisoned their future," said the woman, who requested anonymity to protect the students in her care.
From Fox News ● Dec. 23, 2018
“I must go back to the castle and find him. Will you show me where Achren might have imprisoned him?”
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
