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keep possession



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The U.S. was sloppy with the puck and struggled to keep possession in the offensive zone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

As she fought to keep possession of the ball, she found Dunn wide open in the corner and heaved it to her.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2025

In the final minutes, Oregon led 33-29 and needed to convert a fourth-and-three to keep possession and run out the clock.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2023

But, equally importantly, whoever they sign must be able to do what Mac Allister did against the Blues, which is collect the ball under pressure, keep possession and play forward.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2023

"Now, if the chief means treachery, and has his men there, he can hold us up, get the ransom money, still keep possession of the girl, and there it is."

From Buffalo Bill's Spy Trailer Or, The Stranger in Camp by Ingraham, Prentiss




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