gain possession
Example Sentences
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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
What the panel said: "The majority felt that Sarr was very likely to gain possession with the ability to create an obvious goalscoring opportunity."
From BBC ● Jan. 13, 2026
Near the midway point of third period, the Kraken couldn’t gain possession on a long delayed penalty.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 12, 2023
Beatrice perished at Auschwitz, and Irene — who survived the war hiding in Paris — was able to assert a claim and gain possession of the painting in 1946.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 6, 2022
Clearly we must find him and gain possession of it as soon as possible.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
