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.
  • Each possession against them is a chore.
    — Fred Katz, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Keep an eye on your money and possessions to be safe.
    — Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
  • The Spurs turned the ball over again on the next possession.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 14 June 2026
  • The game was played within a possession for most of the first half.
    — Bruce Pascoe, The Arizona Republic, 24 Nov. 2022
  • The next one will give Knight sole possession of that record.
    — John Wawrow, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Robinson was charged with possession of a firearm by a felon.
    — Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 11 Oct. 2022
  • More possessions mean more shots.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Seattle scored on four straight possessions down the stretch to seal it.
    — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
  • And the defense has been put in a bad spot on each of the first two possessions.
    — Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
  • The shooter wore all black and was found in possession of four firearms.
    — Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Now the belt is in Dubois’ possession.
    — Chris McKenna, New York Times, 9 May 2026
  • Utah has a 4-7 record in one-possession games.
    — ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Five losses were by two possessions or less.
    — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
  • This is a ghost story, a possession tale.
    — Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Auburn has a 1-2 record in one-possession games.
    — ABC News, 21 Mar. 2026
  • Servite’s defense showed more strides on the next possession.
    — Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 Aug. 2025
  • The splash plays helped the Colts reach the red zone on five of their first six possessions.
    — The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The then 18-year-old is charged with drug possession, but the judge drops the case.
    — Vulture, 25 Apr. 2023
  • The key to the run was draw and time of possession dominance.
    — Craig Clary, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2023
  • Lehigh is 3-3 in one-possession games.
    — ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Valuing puck possession is part of that.
    — Scott Powers, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Bledsoe was out of bond in a felony possession of cocaine case.
    — The Enquirer, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Ejiofor made a hook shot on the next possession that served as the dagger.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
  • She was charged with having the handgun, as well as the possession of the drugs.
    — The Indianapolis Star, 28 Feb. 2024
  • King is fouled on the ensuing possession and makes one of her free throws to tie the game.
    — American-Statesman Staff, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026

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