take possession of
Example Sentences
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Although a judge awarded a court order for Rongmala to take possession of the property, only court-appointed bailiffs can remove a tenant.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
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
Your late cousin’s estranged husband appears to be confusing occupancy with ownership, and exploiting this woman’s death to take possession of this house.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 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
It did not seem just that these boisterous, immature young men should show up after all the work was done and be allowed to take possession of the most desirable tent on the island.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
