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possession

[puh-zesh-uhn] / pəˈzɛʃ ən /




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The Tempo didn’t make things easy, cutting the deficit to two points late and later trailing by just three with 31 seconds remaining and possession of the ball.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

I’m in possession of myself and know my own mind and what’s good for me.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The family, which changed their name at the end of the war, have admitted being in possession of the painting but denied knowing its true origin, according to a statement to Dutch media.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

"But discovering a painting from the famous Goudstikker collection, in the possession of the heirs of a notorious Dutch Waffen-SS general, truly tops everything."

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

“That’s quite all right,” he says, relieved to have it back in his possession.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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