possession

Receiving the first possession now comes with a different upside: the first crack at possessing the ball again if the two teams are still tied.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

For instance, if the team with the first possession winds up scoring a touchdown, its opponent knows precisely what it must do: Go for it on every fourth down.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

On the ensuing possession, Stafford completed a 14-yard pass to Adams and, one play later, found Nacua for 16 yards and then Adams for 15.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

"It was through interrogation work that investigators were able to get the receiver of the stolen goods to admit that he had indeed taken possession of the paintings."

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

Penelope gave a meaningful look to the twins, who were still in possession of the envelope.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

He kept all his possessions in two sacks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Senior move managers are especially good when you need an outsider to force decisions about possessions you no longer need.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

Small, portable, multipurpose designs, from inflatables to cardboard furniture offered a life with fewer possessions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

“The physical possessions don’t tell the story,” Winterich said.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026

Instead he stood awkwardly in the doorway, looking obviously uncomfortable to be surrounded by the personal effects and intimate possessions of women.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse