How to Use "Possession" with Example Sentences

possession (n): something that someone owns; the state of owning something

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Used with verbs:

"He lost possession of his home."
(lost)

"She took possession of the house."
(took, has, got, gained, acquired, kept, retained)

"I have to sell my possessions to pay the rent."
(sell)

Used with adjectives:

"This ring is my favorite possession."
(favorite, prized)

"My grandfather's land is a valuable possession."
(valuable, treasured, valued)

"He was arrested for unlawful possession of a gun."
(unlawful, illegal)

"These are all of my worldly possessions."
(worldly, material, personal)

Used with prepositions:

"Is the car in your possession?"
(in)

"She was charged with possession of illegal drugs."
(with)