- plural of possession.
possessions
Example Sentences
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“The physical possessions don’t tell the story,” Winterich said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 29, 2026
The Lions’ defense, which had allowed Bishop Amat to score on four of its five first-half possessions, then stiffened, forcing the Lancers to punt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
There were repeated questions about why he no longer had his possessions or the clothing and shoes he was wearing when he left home.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Saddam Ali escaped from Al-Waziyah with his 11 children and a few possessions crammed into a small pick-up truck.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
It felt so good to do something against the Germans, even if the only thing we could do was destroy our own possessions.
From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson
