repossession

Example Sentences

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Gabriella and Kurtiss have had to borrow £6,000 from friends and family to continue paying both providers to avoid the risk of repossession.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

They are also “more likely to have their account assigned to repossession within two years.”

From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026

In Southern California, repossession of a car whose owner is behind on loan payments is not uncommon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

The government confirmed that all section 21 notices issued before May will stand, but it said landlords must begin court repossession proceedings by 31 July 2026.

From BBC • Nov. 13, 2025

The repossession of these things, though they cannot compensate for the hardships you have endured, may nevertheless soften the painful remembrance of them.

From Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched by Schroeder, John Frederick