possession
Example Sentences
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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
Having selected Zlatan Ibrahimovic up front, he played with less possession than normal and looked to attack quickly.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
From that foundation, using a "six-second rule" to regain lost possession, Guardiola has produced brushstrokes of tactical brilliance that his peers accept were ingenious and revolutionary.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Then James threw a pass away that bounced off two Thunder defenders and Reaves, with the officials ruling it was still the Lakers’ possession.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
Elizebeth sent her “best wishes to Mrs. Andresen and the hope that she will enjoy absolute possession of the tiger skin.”
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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