gain possession
Example Sentences
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What the panel said: "The majority felt that Sarr was very likely to gain possession with the ability to create an obvious goalscoring opportunity."
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026
Abdallah Sima capitalised on a positive start, producing a wonderful angled finish after appearing to push Jamie Brandon to initially gain possession.
From BBC • Sep. 27, 2023
Minnesota opened with a quick pace and until the kicked goal called back, it seemed like the Kraken couldn’t gain possession.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2021
I mean, neither team was able to gain possession, so why not make it an offensive touchback?
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 14, 2021
Clearly we must find him and gain possession of it as soon as possible.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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