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be in possession of

VERB

own

Synonyms

STRONGEST

boast control dominate enjoy have hold keep occupy retain

STRONG

inherit reserve

WEAK

be possessed of fall heir to have in hand have rights have title

Antonyms

STRONGEST

abandon forsake give up lack let go need release want yield

WEAK

dispossess lose not have reject sell

Example Sentences

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Owners without a certificate of exemption will face an unlimited fine if they are found to be in possession of a bully XL after the ban comes into force and their dog could be seized.

From BBC • Nov. 14, 2023

Although they may be in possession of the loan proceeds, they have a corresponding obligation to pay it back and are no better off from a net-worth standpoint.

From Slate • Oct. 26, 2023

Certainly, this notion is less applicable today than it was in Jane Austen’s lifetime, as both single men and single women can be in possession of a good fortune nowadays.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2023

Police said dissident Irish republicans claimed to be in possession of information about police officers following the incident.

From Washington Times • Sep. 4, 2023

“The fishing populace will be in possession of canvas.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

be in possession of

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