possession
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Wales coughed up possession from the kick-off and when the ball went wide, Ravutaumada made amends by sprinting over to score to reduce the deficit to one point.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026
He dished an assist to second-year forward Adou Thiero on the next possession, then knocked down his next shot, another three-pointer.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2026
There was a special Fiji celebration provided before the match and their team demonstrated an immediate intent from the kick-off with a flowing move before captain Tevita Ikanivere lost possession.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026
Maresca's midfield is crucial when his teams do not have the ball, with Caicedo winning possession 315 times and 318 duels while playing for the ex-Leicester manager in the Premier League.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
Elizebeth sent her “best wishes to Mrs. Andresen and the hope that she will enjoy absolute possession of the tiger skin.”
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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