possession
Example Sentences
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Guardiola's City have opted to defend in a 4-2-4 formation out of possession, holding their shape before pressing in specific moments.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
I’m in possession of myself and know my own mind and what’s good for me.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
"But discovering a painting from the famous Goudstikker collection, in the possession of the heirs of a notorious Dutch Waffen-SS general, truly tops everything."
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
One of the soldiers later told an inquest that Campbell and McGirr had taken possession of guns and were pointing them in the direction of the military unit.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
She did not fully trust the admiral, and so did not mention that Lord Fredrick’s most prized possession was an almanac with all the full-moon dates circled.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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