She converted her savings into pounds sterling before moving to London.

After the hurricane, several dog pounds were forced to expand their intake, and volunteers rushed to provide food and temporary homes.

The antique scale measured the box at twelve avoirdupois pounds, which surprised the appraiser.

The mechanic measured the engine's output at 320 foot-pounds before adjusting the timing.

The coastal town's lobster pounds were crowded with fishermen sorting their nightly catch.

The coastal community relied on the old fish pounds to supply fresh seafood to the markets.

Even after reaching an agreement, he still demanded pounds of flesh from his former partners.

The jeweler measured the gold in troy pounds to comply with the historical contract.

The museum displayed several rare assay pounds from the 18th century, each with unique maker's marks.

Customs inspectors found that the shipment's weight was recorded in metric pounds rather than kilograms.