possession

Example Sentences

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But the visitors showed they were up for the fight from minute one, disrupting Northampton's attacks and showing how dangerous they could be with possession as they raced into a 12-0 lead.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

When authorities searched Michael Abatti’s properties, they took possession of more than three dozen firearms including more than two dozen rifles, as well as shotguns, pistols and revolvers.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Similarly, young people on social media are drawn to tales of demon possession, even if they might not align with the politics of the people who are making this stuff up.

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

Heller, holding that D.C. could not ban the possession of handguns in the home.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

“Har, har! And possession is nine-tenths of the law,” added Baron Hoover, relighting his pipe.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood