Wondering how to use Possession in a sentence? Below are 20 example sentences from real English texts. Including the meaning and synonyms such as control or dominion.

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Possession in a sentence

Possession | Possessions

Possession meaning

  1. A control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights.
  2. Something that is owned.
  3. An ownership; a taking, a holding, keeping something as one's own.

Synonyms of Possession

control dominion territorial dominion territory district cacoethes passion mania monomania trance spell enchantment relation ownership self-control

Example sentences (20)

He eventually pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article in an public place and to possession of Class A drugs.

He said: 'These offences are possession of a Taser, assault with that Taser to injury, and possession of a knife.

Uppal was facing charges related to cocaine possession and trafficking, as well as illegal possession of body armour.

Duberry, 38, was arrested and charged with possession and possession with intent to deliver of marijuana, police said.

The charges are resisting arrest – possession of a controlled substance – possession of drug paraphernalia and 3056 PC.

Welsh admitted possession of cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply, possession of criminal property and child neglect.

During a search, police found brass knuckles in his possession, leading to an additional charge of Possession of a prohibited weapon.

Jordan Templer in the lineout was dominating possession while Will Shields at the front stole Newbold possession on a number of occasions.

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Heeder was on felony charges of first-degree drug sales, first-degree drug possession and ineligible possession of a firearm Tuesday morning.

Herald was charged with possession of a controlled substance, 1st degree, 1st offense (methamphetamine) and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Richard Bishop, Jr., 62 years old, of Deville, was arrested for Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Marijuana and Contempt of Court.

While a 17-year-old was charged with the felony of unlawful possession of an automatic weapon along with possession of a high-capacity magazine.

Langlias has been charged with possession of Class A drugs, possession of Class B drugs and a bevy of charges stemming from outstanding warrants.

Both teenagers have also been charged with possession of a firearm, while the younger of the two is also accused of possession of a bladed article.

He had previously pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and heroin, possession of criminal property and damaging property.

Fitch was arrested for possession of a narcotic drug, dealing a narcotic drug, possession of marijuana, dealing marijuana and resisting law enforcement.

He pleaded guilty to supplying methamphetamine, possession of more than three unregistered firearms and unauthorised possession of a prohibited firearm.

Stourport were the stronger of the two teams having three-quarters of the possession in the first half but were unable to convert possession into goals.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of cultivating cannabis, possession of a Class B drug, and possession of a Class B drug with intent to supply.

Otherwise, the team that kicks off to begin overtime is guaranteed a possession unless the opening possession lasts the full 10 minutes or the defense scores.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you use "possession" in a sentence?
An example: "He eventually pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article in an public place and to possession of Class A drugs." This page contains 20 example sentences with the word "possession" from real English texts.
What does "possession" mean?
Possession means: A control or occupancy of something for which one does not necessarily have private property rights.
What are synonyms of "possession"?
Common synonyms of "possession" include: control, dominion, territorial dominion, territory, district, cacoethes, passion, mania. Plus 7 more synonyms.
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Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 20 example sentences with "possession", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.

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