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Recent Examples of impounded
In 2024, Spanish police impounded 13 tons of cocaine from a container ship that had arrived at the southern port of Algeciras from Ecuador, the country's largest-ever haul of the drug.
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CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Trump has attempted to unilaterally rename the Defense Department and the Kennedy Center, despite straightforward laws requiring acts of Congress to do so, and has impounded funds appropriated by Congress for child care and family assistance allocated to Democratic states.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Police said both vehicles were impounded for safety checks.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Michael DiStefano, another member of Diggs’ legal team, appeared at the courthouse on Tuesday and asked that the police report be impounded to keep details under seal, Boston 25 News reported.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Diggs’s attorney, Michael DiStefano, appeared remotely in Dedham District Court on Tuesday to request that police documents in the case be impounded.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
When an e-moto is impounded, there is a process for the rider — or the rider’s parents — to pay a fine and register the bike for off-highway use.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Discretionary funds can be impounded per the Impoundment Act of 1974.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
As Martinez’s and Ruiz’s vehicles remain impounded in an FBI garage, Alexakis told the government to return the SUV to Chicago.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Trump has attempted to unilaterally rename the Defense Department and the Kennedy Center, despite straightforward laws requiring acts of Congress to do so, and has impounded funds appropriated by Congress for child care and family assistance allocated to Democratic states.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Police said both vehicles were impounded for safety checks.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Michael DiStefano, another member of Diggs’ legal team, appeared at the courthouse on Tuesday and asked that the police report be impounded to keep details under seal, Boston 25 News reported.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Diggs’s attorney, Michael DiStefano, appeared remotely in Dedham District Court on Tuesday to request that police documents in the case be impounded.
—Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
When an e-moto is impounded, there is a process for the rider — or the rider’s parents — to pay a fine and register the bike for off-highway use.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Nov. 2025
Discretionary funds can be impounded per the Impoundment Act of 1974.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
As Martinez’s and Ruiz’s vehicles remain impounded in an FBI garage, Alexakis told the government to return the SUV to Chicago.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for impounded
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The pair have been linked since 2023 when they were seen enjoying a boat ride in Italy and have kept their relationship private ever since.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
13 Jan. 2026
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The rapper has largely kept details about the album under wraps, though its creative direction has been framed as a continuation of his long-standing interest in fashion, film and boundary-pushing visuals.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
13 Jan. 2026
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No longer confined to the gym, black leggings have quietly secured their place as a modern wardrobe essential for 2026.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
14 Jan. 2026
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In some cases, they were confined to their homes or beds for weeks or months while their devices were repaired.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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In 2005, McKee began medical school at Ohio State University and interned at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center starting in 2014, records show.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Scott moved to New York City and attended the Culinary Institute of New York in 2009, and later interned at the Food Network.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Burgueno-Luna spoke to the undercover agent for about two months while incarcerated in early 2023 and successfully sent 2,000 pills of fentanyl and nearly 900 grams of pure methamphetamine to Cherryville and Gaston County, court documents say.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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For women incarcerated at Mabel Bassett Correctional Center, that balance often feels abstract.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Jan. 2026
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The royal family was captured in Varennes and imprisoned; the king and queen were later executed.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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The interim Venezuelan government has offered a token trickle of freedom to opposition prisoners since the capture of former dictator Nicolas Maduro, but hundreds remain imprisoned.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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The National Association of Home Builders says the impact of AI on the industry is limited for now but is likely to evolve in the coming years.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But the Tigers limited the inside scoring opportunities down the stretch.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Leaders in Minnesota are pushing for the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to be brought back into the shooting investigation after the BCA said the FBI restricted its access to evidence.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Considering the size of the reservation, the decision has broadly restricted Oklahoma authorities’ ability to criminally prosecute Native Americans.—
Zach Schonfeld,
The Hill,
12 Jan. 2026
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Impounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impounded. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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