possession
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Arsenal produced a battling display but lacked attacking quality as PSG dominated with 75% possession and eventually won on penalties as centre-back Gabriel skied his penalty in the shootout.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
The campaign is calling for new legislation to make the creation, possession and distribution of such material a specific criminal offence, and for online platforms to be held legally accountable for hosting it.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
Richard Wagner’s “The Ring of the Nibelung” has been probing the morality of power and possession for a century and a half.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Sindorf left in May 2024 but padlocked the unit behind him, preventing Vivos from taking possession.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
A Cocoon that Elliot Mason, of all people, now had in his possession.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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