as in reclamation
the act or process of getting something back
an account of France's loss of the Louisiana Territory to Spain and its brief repossession of the area before selling it to the U.S. in 1803
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Recent Examples of repossession
The growing costs to buy and maintain a car –exacerbated by inflation and tariffs –are leading to rising auto loan defaults and repossessions and a potential crisis for American consumers left unprotected by the federal government, according to a new report by a consumer advocacy organization.
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for repossession
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And while Arthur Kaliyev makes a fine bottom-six reclamation project, his draft pedigree as a dangerous scorer never fully materialized at this level.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The reclamation of coffee Other business owners are working to honor coffee’s African roots and increase interest among Black consumers.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Firefighter Caleb Halvorson, 26, was brought home Monday by his crew and will continue his long recovery and rehabilitation at home, the Fort Worth Fire Department said in a statement.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
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As far as recovery matches go, a clash with eight-time winners OL wouldn’t be the preferred choice.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Repossession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repossession. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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