- plural of possession.
possessions
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The same goes for any household possessions or money you leave behind.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026
When Doncic, Reaves, Kessler, Thybulle and LaRavia are together, the Lakers’ 144.3 points per 100 possessions ranks first among lineups that have played at least 30 minutes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
His greatest successes were founded on piracy, above all his lucrative raids in 1578-79 on Spanish possessions in the Pacific.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Her mother would often pawn the family’s possessions for money, she told Jackson, and never get them back.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 26, 2026
Her Harry was so handsome and dynamic, she knew that once married they would share a wonderful life full of travel and fine possessions.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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