as in keeps
to deprive of the ability or liberty to leave
impound stray animals
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The film keeps us confined to Linda’s apartment, only occasionally breaking to bring us out onto the roof, the New York City afternoon (and eventually nighttime) backdrop a soothing balm to claustrophobia.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
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While other shows would have wasted no time to set them up as a romantic couple, Mythic Quest keeps them as platonic friends while still managing to explore deep interpersonal issues.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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By absorbing strain energy during charging and discharging, this technology prevents cracks and limits electrode thickness fluctuations, ensuring greater stability.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2025
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Balancing internal and external perspectives, and learning to work through what limits a CEO’s visibility often requires external input, and this is where executive coaching comes into play.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Key streams that once produced ample salmon — including the lower Snake River — are dammed, which restricts access to and survival of the fish.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
3 Jan. 2025
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Another new labor measure restricts the ability of employers to hold mandatory employee meetings with anti-union messages.—
Olivia Olander,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Jan. 2025
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In contrast, a co-op owner holds shares in the corporation that owns the building, along with a proprietary lease granting them the sole right to occupy a specific unit.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2025
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Dave Schultz holds the single-season record with 472 for the 1974-75 Broad Street Bullies, while Tiger Williams has the career mark at 3,971.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Impounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/impounds. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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