possessions
Example Sentences
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Matthew Perry’s collection of “Friends” memorabilia, fine art and other prized possessions is going up for auction next month, nearly three years after the actor died at age 54.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The Lakers didn’t help themselves at the beginning of the fourth quarter, turning the ball over on two of their first three possessions.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
We can pack or give away possessions, but the tech gods preserve the digital lives forever of those we’ve lost.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
The share of possessions with five or more phases has dropped year-on-year in the Women's Six Nations since 2020.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
They were extremely generous with their few possessions, and were not obsessed with success or wealth.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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