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

He didn’t waste any time easing into the game, chasing down Donovan Mitchell for a block on the opening possession.

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

Plitsas said Kittleson had been warned that her name was on a list in Kataib Hezbollah's possession.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Their most valuable possession had been the one thousand dollars in inventory and equipment at the restaurant.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata