come into possession

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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

He said that in 1956, 15 years after Grünbaum’s death in the Dachau concentration camp, he had come into possession of dozens of Grünbaum’s Schieles.

From New York Times • Nov. 6, 2023

Indeed, on July 8, 1947, an Air Force public information officer announced that service personnel had come into possession of debris from a “flying disc” gathered near Roswell, New Mexico by a rancher named W.W.

From Slate • Feb. 3, 2023

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

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