possessive

Example Sentences

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With her husband so frequently absent, child-rearing fell almost entirely to Frances, who proved a loving but possessive mother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

Laundrie objected, saying he felt "neglected" and eventually became possessive.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2025

The inquest has also heard that Gunner Beck received thousands of messages from another senior colleague, Bombardier Ryan Mason, whom she described as being "psychotic and possessive".

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2025

“I liked the experimental side of it. And we only achieved that because Jacques was not possessive over his words, his lines. That was incredibly collaborative. But also very freeing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2024

Impossible woman, Eleanor thought; impossible, vulgar, possessive woman.

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson