repossession

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They are also “more likely to have their account assigned to repossession within two years.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

In Southern California, repossession of a car whose owner is behind on loan payments is not uncommon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

Like many of those facing repossession action the BBC has spoken to, Mr McRae said the experience was deeply "humiliating" and that his instincts were initially "to draw the curtains shut".

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

Henry Sabati McRae, who lives in Croydon, south London, has so far managed to stave off repossession.

From BBC • Nov. 18, 2025

While his elders were thus briefly discussing this new addition to the responsibilities of their busy lives, the subject of their talk had been warmed into comfortable repossession of his self-esteem.

From Westways by Mitchell, S. Weir (Silas Weir)