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possession

[puh-zesh-uhn] / pəˈzɛʃ ən /




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That blast was also Muncy’s 229th as a Dodger, moving him into sole possession of No. 5 on the franchise’s all-time list.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

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

Spain dictated possession for much of the afternoon while Argentina defended stubbornly, forcing the final into extra time before the breakthrough finally came.

From Salon Jul. 19, 2026

I can’t blame anyone who feels unfairly treated in this scenario: They owe tax on $20,000 they didn’t ask to be withheld and never had possession of the funds.

From MarketWatch Jul. 19, 2026

Once in possession of this information, American engineers were able to anticipate the Soviets' capabilities and to design planes and missiles that could outmaneuver and outmatch them.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau

Those were the prized possessions that three America's Got Talent judges watched a former Blue Peter presenter appear to smash with a hammer.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

Tan, who said alleged possessions are often accompanied by symptoms of psychosis, insisted Philippine psychiatrists were not seeking to "compete with the Catholic Church", but rather to bridge the gap between culture and science.

From Barron's Jul. 19, 2026

The authorities are confiscating families’ properties, or setting such high bail for arrested family members that people are forced to sell their possessions, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

And don’t post about your possessions or your trips out of town on social media.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

I don’t have much in the way of money or worldly possessions, I’m not beautiful, intelligent or clever, but I’m happy, and I intend to stay that way!

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank




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