possession

Example Sentences

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He turned the ball over trying to connect with Deandre Ayton on the next possession, reaching immediately for his lower back after the pass went awry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Similarly, young people on social media are drawn to tales of demon possession, even if they might not align with the politics of the people who are making this stuff up.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

The belt is in the state’s possession, and Reed has offered to pay for the cost of the test.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

The Cabinet Office is understood to have some of the messages between Mr McSweeney and Lord Mandelson in its possession.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

She did spot someone with a possession, though—a little girl clutching what looked like a piece of flowered cloth, not really big enough to be a blanket.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata