gain possession
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It is understood that after his round on Saturday, DeChambeau visited Darbon, where his request to gain possession of his scorecard from the previous day was declined.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
Clearly, the longer it takes an opposing power-play unit to gain possession and set up in the other team’s end the greater the chance of killing the penalty altogether.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 21, 2023
Abdallah Sima capitalised on a positive start, producing a wonderful angled finish after appearing to push Jamie Brandon to initially gain possession.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2023
Mostly, though, he was a master at self-control while blocking shots, preferring to tap the ball to himself or a teammate so that the Celtics could gain possession.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 31, 2022
Clearly we must find him and gain possession of it as soon as possible.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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