pound

"The package weighed two pounds. "

"The jeweler weighed the gold necklace in pounds to determine its value. "

"My teacher asked us to use the pound symbol in our assignment, so I added the pound sign to the end of the title. "

"My grandmother sent me twenty pounds for my birthday. "

"My uncle, who lives in Lebanon, sent me 500 pounds. "

"the Rhode Island pound; the New Hampshire pound"

"The scientist measured the force with a calibrated scale that read in newtons, not pounds. "

"The lost dog was taken to the pound. "

"The car was towed to the pound because it was parked illegally in the school zone. "

"The boatman carefully navigated the canal's pound, passing through the water between the two locks. "

"The fishermen used a large pound to catch the fish in the bay. "

"The farmer had to pound the stray dog because it was running loose in the field. "

"The boxer landed a powerful pound to the opponent's jaw. "

"The angry dog pounded the door repeatedly, trying to get in. "

"The chef pounded the garlic cloves to a fine powder before adding them to the sauce. "

"You really pounded that beer!"

"The pitcher has been pounding the outside corner all night."

"As I tiptoed past the sleeping dog, my heart was pounding but I remained silent."

"I was pounding her all night!"

"The hiker pounded up the steep trail, each step deliberate and strong. "

"The engine pounds."

"My friend decided to pound a pound on the outcome of the school basketball game. "