possessiveness
Example Sentences
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"If you don't like it, just don't go for it or follow it. Why the possessiveness over other people's wallets?" someone wrote on Weibo.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
According to Sure, Porter warned him about Combs, advising Sure to stay out of Quincy’s life because of Combs’ alleged possessiveness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2025
For what it's worth, Harry pledges to let go of possessiveness.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2023
Same need for help, given how extreme her possessiveness is, but different sources and risks.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 7, 2023
He touches her shoulder with a possessiveness in his eyes that I don’t like.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
