as in confining
to deprive of the ability or liberty to leave
impound stray animals
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Van Dijk will not enjoy the replays either but Liverpool’s captain responded in a way that should remind everyone — in the week that Salah’s new contract was announced — about the importance of keeping the Dutchman at Anfield.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025 -
In this case, blocking high pressure has tended to focus on Britain's part of Europe, keeping it unusually dry and rather pleasant.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2025
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When positioned within three to four feet of people speaking, the CR Box significantly reduced airborne particles within seconds, suggesting potential benefits for limiting airborne disease transmission.—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2025
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All residents should consider limiting prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2025
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Further restricting sideloading, perhaps more than anything else, is the game-changer here.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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What To Know Last week, Human Rights Watch accused Israel of genocide by restricting water to Gaza amid the country's ongoing war with Hamas militants.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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After restraining Neely that day, Penny remained on scene when police arrived and later explained his actions to several NYPD officers.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN,
10 Dec. 2024
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Prosecutors have said Penny acted recklessly and negligently by restraining Neely in a chokehold for so long, even after Neely stopped moving.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN,
9 Dec. 2024
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Any incumbent party would have had trouble holding onto the White House.—
Alex Thompson,
Axios,
22 Mar. 2025
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Again, this man has been holding onto so much, and things have just been compacted for him.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Impounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impounding. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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