How to Use possession in a Sentence

possession

noun

• The family lost all of its possessions in the fire.
• The city can take possession of the abandoned buildings.
• She came into possession of a rare silver coin.
• The defendant was charged with heroin possession.
• This ring was my mother's most precious possession.
• The 21-year-old was in possession of knives, the release said.
  — Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2023
• She was charged with having the handgun, as well as the possession of the drugs.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 28 Feb. 2024
• The easy way: wait for the squatter to leave the home and secure possession of the property while they’re gone.
  — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2024
• The Cowboys made 3s on their next two possessions and led by five again.
  — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2024
• Troopers responded to the lake and took possession of the kayak and a dry bag attached to it.
  — Anchorage Daily News, 19 July 2023
• In addition, the person would have to report the name of the person who took possession of the firearm to the local clerk of the court.
  — Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 9 Mar. 2024
• On Baltimore’s first four possessions, the offense went three-and-out in three of them.
  — Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2023
• The measure does not bar the possession of such weapons by people who already have them.
  — Gene Johnson, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 June 2023
• Bledsoe was out of bond in a felony possession of cocaine case.
  — The Enquirer, 29 Feb. 2024
• If there was a way for the Buckeyes to avoid the problem of fewer possessions, scoring in a handful of plays is the best way to avoid that.
  — Andrew Gillis, cleveland, 16 Sep. 2023
• She was charged with one count of retail theft and possession of fentanyl.
  — Alex Ross, Peoplemag, 28 Dec. 2023
• Six of the flags were against the defense, including three on the final possession of the first half, which allowed Hawaii (1-3) to get on the board with a field goal.
  — oregonlive, 17 Sep. 2023
• On the next possession, Davis swallowed up a Betts layup attempt for a jump ball, roaring and flexing to her bench in glee.
  — Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 9 Mar. 2024
• And just like Leo, some of their other possessions are finding their way back to them, but not in as good of condition as the cat.
  — CBS News, 6 Sep. 2023
• Upon arrival, officers found the man, who was still in possession of the firearm.
  — Robert Higgs, cleveland, 25 Aug. 2023
• After the video spread around town, Mr. Fulgham was arrested on drug possession charges, taken to the jail and made a trusty.
  — Jerry Mitchell Rory Doyle, New York Times, 19 July 2023
• On Arkansas' next possession, Scott made her fourth three-pointer of the quarter to extend the lead to 47-41.
  — Ethan Westerman, arkansasonline.com, 5 Feb. 2024
• The Aztecs have now won their last 10 games decided by a single possession.
  — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Dec. 2023
• When Lenny comes into possession of a clip showing the murder of a famous rapper at the hands of two cops, the tension builds.
  — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2023
• Looking for a way through (38') FC Cincinnati seems to have had the more threatening possession over the last 10 minutes.
  — The Enquirer, 11 May 2023
• At what point does Onana’s weakness in shot-stopping start to outweighs his strength in possession?
  — Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
• Two years later, he was found in possession of two loaded firearms.
  — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 1 Dec. 2023
• When the monastery takes possession of a precious relic, a large carving of Christ on the cross, the new boy encounters Jesus for the first time and is transfixed.
  — Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 May 2023
• The Cardinal needs one more win to clinch sole possession of first place, while the Beavers are at risk of dropping out of the top four and playing in the opening round of the Pac-12 tournament.
  — Jeff Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
• He was arrested for the items found in his possession but was not in connection with the homicide, police said.
  — The Pine Bluff Commercial, Arkansas Online, 6 June 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024