possession
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Cape Verde topped their qualifying group by being attack-minded and playing possession football.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
While some more skeptically minded clergy do not enjoy discussing demonic possession, each diocese is supposed to have a designated exorcist.
From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026
Amen’s conviction shifted, however, after he discovered a disturbing magazine that apparently belonged to Jackson in Cascio’s possession.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Sloppy in possession, devoid of ideas and no shots on target, England were overrun by a relentlessness from Spain that created a chasm between the teams on the night.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Our team had possession of the ball in our own half of the field.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
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