Example Sentences

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It sat outside the home of Murrell's elderly mother in Dunfermline for two years before it was impounded by police.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

In deeper reservoirs, however, it helped reduce deoxygenation in the impounded area.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Owner Sinoguards Marine Security said Iranian authorities impounded the ship Thursday, the same day President Trump held a summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

He was on a national tour when detectives were called to a Hollywood tow yard after neighbors complained of a terrible smell coming from an impounded vehicle.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

“We impounded that cow yesterday,” Floyd Cowlie explained.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols