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
She said the U.S. would take possession of the oil on the ship—estimated at 1.85 million barrels—after a legal process.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025
Why is it important that they take possession of these homes during your lifetime?
From MarketWatch • Dec. 10, 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
They would take possession of the enemy trenches, which should be empty by the time they arrived, and move beyond them to open country in the rear.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
