come into possession
Example Sentences
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If the regulator does come into possession of such material, it may open an investigation into the West Ham co-owner's suitability.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
And of course, if you come into possession of a lot of fresh basil, make a batch of Italian pesto and freeze the extras in meal-size portions.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 25, 2022
District Court disclosing that the federal government has come into possession of two BlackBerry cellphones used by Mr. Mifsud.
From Washington Times • Oct. 20, 2019
Upon inauguration, they come into possession of enormous authority but have little, if any, conception of how to exercise it.
From Slate • Jan. 4, 2019
First, being free of the daily pressure of the Dixie environment, I was able to come into possession of my own feelings.
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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