Example Sentences

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Repossessing cars could be financially critical for struggling consumers because increasingly people don’t just use their cars to get to work — they need their cars to do their work, Chopra said.

From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2022

Repossessing a car is supposed to be the last resort for lenders, who can usually make more money working out a payment plan with borrowers than selling the car at an auction for a loss.

From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2022

Repossessing Paul Bunyan’s Axe from the Badgers would be the next step.

From Washington Times • Aug. 19, 2015

Repossessing myself of the flint, I flew to my old sleeping-place, and in my impatience, struck a light on my former bed—the soft wood in the interior—it ignited, and smouldered.

From The Emigrant's Lost Son or, Life Alone in the Forest by Anonymous

Repossessing myself of my former and wiser purpose, I whipped out of the way of the general search that must follow; and returned here not later than eight o'clock.

From The Wisdom of Father Brown by Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)