possession
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Smith has spent 18 years representing defendants accused of felonies ranging from drug possession to murder and is qualified to handle special circumstances cases.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
O'Donnell has since been jailed for two years after pleading guilty to possession of criminal property.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026
In China, possession of a company’s executives is nine-tenths of the corporate law.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
Haaland jumped to the centre-back in possession while Bobb and Marmoush started narrow before being asked to press the full-backs.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
When he saw the coffin’s absence, his back straightened and, saying something impossible for Pinmei to hear, took hold of Lady Meng’s arm as if to take possession of her.
From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin
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