Corral
Corral verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Usage example: corralled a scattering of stray pens and quickly stuffed them in the drawer to tidy the desk
Secure and corral are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Secure" instead a verb "Corral".
Nearby Words: corralled, corralling
Secure
Secure verb - To drive danger or attack away from.
Both words in one sentence
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MPs guard base gates, corral drunk/unruly soldiers, and secure prisoners and POWs.
Source: Series / Strike Back
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