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be in possession of

VERB
own
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boast control dominate enjoy have hold keep occupy retain
STRONG
inherit reserve
WEAK
be possessed of fall heir to have in hand have rights have title
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abandon forsake give up lack let go need release want yield
WEAK
dispossess lose not have reject sell

Example Sentences

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"No member is allowed to be in possession of a cell phone whilst on duty. Cell phones should only be used during break and lunch times," reads the circular.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2024

Although they may be in possession of the loan proceeds, they have a corresponding obligation to pay it back and are no better off from a net-worth standpoint.

From Slate • Oct. 26, 2023

Certainly, this notion is less applicable today than it was in Jane Austen’s lifetime, as both single men and single women can be in possession of a good fortune nowadays.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2023

Police said dissident Irish republicans claimed to be in possession of information about police officers following the incident.

From Washington Times • Sep. 4, 2023

“The fishing populace will be in possession of canvas.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White