repossess

Example Sentences

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Allowing the lender to repossess the vehicle is one option.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 29, 2025

He had been accompanied by a "senior and experienced sergeant" on Monday morning to "serve a court-approved warrant to repossess a home", Ms Adams said.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 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

“But the bounty money. We need it or they'll repossess the goat!”

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick