possession
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Newcastle's 6ft 7in defender Dan Burn has since played as a left-back, tucking in to form a back three on the ball before defending as a left-back out of possession.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Americans from the Gilded Age saw the Declaration as their own possession, not merely an object for study.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The Tempo rallied to within one possession in the final minute and get a rematch on Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Pep's trademark possession football that goes backwards and sideways is definitely being tinkered with, with City and other leading teams now looking to play forward earlier - something I definitely approve of!
From BBC • May 15, 2026
This radiant personage told him that before he attacked Medusa he must first be properly equipped, and that what he needed was in the possession of the nymphs of the North.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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