possession
noun
the act or fact of possessing.
possessions
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pluralof possession.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Lions’ defense, which had allowed Bishop Amat to score on four of its five first-half possessions, then stiffened, forcing the Lancers to punt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Saddam Ali escaped from Al-Waziyah with his 11 children and a few possessions crammed into a small pick-up truck.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
For the past month, the couple have been living out of their car boot with what little possessions they have.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
But either route can potentially result in the loss of their possessions and even their home if disaster strikes, the Consumer Federation of America said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
And Lurvy dragged Wilbur’s trough across the yard and kicked some dirt into the rat’s nest, burying the broken egg and all Templeton’s other possessions.
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
