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Repossessing a car is supposed to be the last resort for lenders, who can usually make more money working out a payment plan with borrowers than selling the car at an auction for a loss.

From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2022

Repossessing cars could be financially critical for struggling consumers because increasingly people don’t just use their cars to get to work — they need their cars to do their work, Chopra said.

From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2022

Repossessing Paul Bunyan’s Axe from the Badgers would be the next step.

From Washington Times • Aug. 19, 2015

Repossessing myself of my former and wiser purpose, I whipped out of the way of the general search that must follow; and returned here not later than eight o'clock.

From The Wisdom of Father Brown by Chesterton, G. K. (Gilbert Keith)

Repossessing myself of the flint, I flew to my old sleeping-place, and in my impatience, struck a light on my former bed—the soft wood in the interior—it ignited, and smouldered.

From The Emigrant's Lost Son or, Life Alone in the Forest by Anonymous