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take possession





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He also said that the Board of Peace intends to take possession of Hamas’ weapons when it relinquishes them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

Although a judge awarded a court order for Rongmala to take possession of the property, only court-appointed bailiffs can remove a tenant.

From BBC ● Apr. 27, 2026

The 79-year-old, a well-known fast food fan, emerged from the heart of the White House to take possession of two bags of burgers from a DoorDash employee.

From Barron's ● Apr. 13, 2026

Your late cousin’s estranged husband appears to be confusing occupancy with ownership, and exploiting this woman’s death to take possession of this house.

From MarketWatch ● Dec. 16, 2025

It did not seem just that these boisterous, immature young men should show up after all the work was done and be allowed to take possession of the most desirable tent on the island.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller


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