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possession

[puh-zesh-uhn] / pəˈzɛʃ ən /




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Postal Service added a section to its Domestic Mail Manual to say a postmark’s date “does not inherently or necessarily align with the date on which the Postal Service first accepted possession of the mailpiece.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

In Alonso's preferred 3-2-2-3 when in possession, Rogers in the left number 10 position and Palmer in the right number 10 position is likely to work best.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

I suspect that experience gave her a very strong civil libertarian instinct that manifests here as a deep skepticism towards state power to criminalize gun possession.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

It is understood that after his round on Saturday, DeChambeau visited Darbon, where his request to gain possession of his scorecard from the previous day was declined.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

Once in possession of this information, American engineers were able to anticipate the Soviets' capabilities and to design planes and missiles that could outmaneuver and outmatch them.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

Near the Torkham crossing, colourful trucks were piled high with families' furniture and other possessions from Pakistan.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

Rooney also reminded the jury that while most of Noah's possessions and clothing were found, some items are still missing.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

The authorities are confiscating families’ properties, or setting such high bail for arrested family members that people are forced to sell their possessions, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Portland also dominated on the boards to get extra possessions.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 2026

Now the people will rally around their prince even more, for it would appear that he is bound to them by obligations, since their homes were burned and their possessions destroyed in his defence.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli




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