as in to retrieve
to get again in one's possession if you don't pay off the loan, the bank will come and repossess your car

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Recent Examples on the Web Thank you to my friends who were there when my Jetta was repossessed. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 11 Sep. 2024 This comes at the tail end of a month in which the DVD rental company defaulted on loans, saw an order for its cars to be repossessed, and missed payroll for employees. Janko Roettgers, The Verge, 29 June 2024 In Massachusetts, a crucial medical device that could have saved a woman's life was allegedly repossessed by the manufacturer because the company did not pay its bills. Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 25 July 2024 Work with your lender: Many lenders prefer to avoid repossessing your vehicle, as this usually gets them significantly less money. Ryley Amond, CNBC, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for repossess 

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“Repossess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repossess. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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