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'possession' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'possession' with 12 example sentences.


possession noun

: the act of having and controlling property

: anything owned or possessed

: being controlled by passion or the supernatural

: a mania restricted to one thing or idea

: a territory that is controlled by a ruling state

: the trait of resolutely controlling your own behavior

: (sport) the act of controlling the ball (or puck)


  • Possession of firearms is a misdemeanor.
  • Are there any weapons in your possession?
  • I need some cardboard boxes to pack my possessions.
  • Our health is our most precious possession.
  • I have never had more than $500 in my possession.
  • What's your most prized possession?
  • Happiness isn't merely having many possessions.
  • He lost all his possessions.
  • You must be in possession of a valid ticket.
  • The ball is that boy's prized possession.
  • I need a tighter grip on my possessions.
  • Prospect is often better than possession.
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