take possession of
Example Sentences
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The 79-year-old, a well-known fast food fan, emerged from the heart of the White House to take possession of two bags of burgers from a DoorDash employee.
From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026
Why is it important that they take possession of these homes during your lifetime?
From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 2025
It also could take a long time for Saudi Arabia to actually take possession of the jets and the process could get gummed up in Congress or derailed by other developments.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025
A sheriff’s deputy responded to Tuolumne Grove shortly before 6 p.m. to take possession of the body and help with the investigation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 29, 2025
Still, every class period there would be a scramble to see which small group of friends would take possession of the dome.
From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements
