as in possession
transportable items that one owns
packed up all her chattels and moved to a new state
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Noun
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Spurs were set up in a 5-3-2 formation out of possession, but looked vulnerable defensively throughout.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026 -
The two connected on another pick-and-roll play a few possessions later as Edmonds put TCU ahead 30-23 with a layup.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Simply load up your car with your belongings and let Amtrak do the hard part lifting.—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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To think of an unhoused person’s meager belongings ending up in a dumpster!—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Until these two things occur, basic accountability and justice will remain out of reach.—
Amy Wallace,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In the weeks since, NYC and the surrounding areas have faced frigid temperatures, which has allowed for the white stuff to linger.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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During the recent craft barbecue revival, cooks first mastered their meat-smoking methods then turned to the stuff served alongside.—
Robert F. Moss,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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The adult woman was buried with grave goods that aligned with that culture, including a cowhide, bronze pin, a necklace of glass and amber beads, and a pair of bronze bracelets, Live Science reports.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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Some foreign goods are exempted from the 10% duties, including certain food imports, critical minerals, electronics and cars.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Chattels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chattels. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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