repossess

Example Sentences

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Allowing the lender to repossess the vehicle is one option.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 29, 2025

The stories of people facing court proceedings to repossess their homes have been shared with the BBC as mortgage repossessions reach a five-year high.

From BBC • Nov. 19, 2025

She was served a no-fault eviction, which allows landlords to repossess their properties even if there has been no problem with the tenant.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2024

Hankey has said the goal is to stop loans from going bad, not repossess vehicles, which is costly.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2024

He had explained to his supporters in a letter that he was so broke that the bank was trying to repossess his house.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt