possession

Example Sentences

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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

In his judgment, Tigar wrote that the daughter’s “possession and donation of the Li Materials was lawful and in accordance with Li Rui’s wishes.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Officials are understood to be in possession of some messages between Mandelson and McSweeney but the government has refused to confirm whether other messages may have been lost due to the theft.

From BBC

Bellamy wants his side to attack at pace, dominate possession and overwhelm opponents, regardless of who they are up against.

From BBC

Instructing his team to play slower while dominating possession would have created fewer turnovers and transitions leading to Chelsea needing to run big distances less often.

From BBC