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    possession

    US /pəˈzɛʃən/

    ・

    UK /pə'zeʃn/

    A2TOEIC
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounState of being under the control of evil spirits
    Do you really think she was under the possession of evil spirits? That’s stupid
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounCrime of having or owning illegal drugs or weapons
    They found in his possession several guns and knives
    n. (c.)Countable NounSomething that is owned by a person
    The possession belonged to his brother, it was not hers to take
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounControl of the ball by a particular team or player
    Manchester United had most of the possession and controlled the game
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounThe state of owning or controlling something.
    The possession of nuclear weapons does not imply the intention to use them.
    n. (c.)Countable NounA territory controlled by a country.
    Guam is a US possession.
    n. (c.)Countable NounA quality or talent that someone owns.
    A good sense of humor is a valuable possession.
    n. (u.)Uncountable NounA grammatical construction indicating ownership.
    The word 'John's' shows possession.

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    How airplane legroom got so tight

    09:15How airplane legroom got so tight
    • And I just so happened to have the blueprints or "Aircraft Characteristics, Airport and Maintenance Planning documents" in my possession.

      And I just so happened to have the blueprints or "Aircraft Characteristics, Airport and Maintenance Planning documents" in my possession.

    • in my possession.

      in my possession.

    B1

    Why Ireland split into the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland

    11:49Why Ireland split into the Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland
    • The Lordship of Ireland was a Papal Possession held by the King of England.

      The Lordship of Ireland was a Papal Possession held by the King of England.

    • The Lordship of Ireland was a Papal Possession held by the King of England.

      The Lordship of Ireland was a Papal Possession held by the King of England.

    B1

    Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever – CRISPR

    16:04Genetic Engineering Will Change Everything Forever – CRISPR
    • In possession of a modified immune system, with a library of potential threats, we might become immune to most diseases that haunt us today.

      In possession of a modified immune system, with a library of potential threats, we might become immune to most diseases that haunt us today.

    • In possession of a modified immune system with a library of potential

      In possession of a modified immune system with a library of potential

    B1

    MY NEW JOB

    05:21MY NEW JOB
    • I have to sell my most prized possession.

      I have to sell my most prized possession.

    • I have to sell my most prized possession, my golden plaque.

      I have to sell my most prized possession, my golden plaque.

    A2

    Zendaya On Her In-N-Out Order, Last Show Binged & Styling w/ Law Roach | Ask Me Anything | ELLE

    07:04Zendaya On Her In-N-Out Order, Last Show Binged & Styling w/ Law Roach | Ask Me Anything | ELLE
    • My prized possession—it sounds weird calling my dog a possession, but, like, he was a gift to me, literally, on Christmas, and, like, he's the greatest gift.

      My prized possession—it sounds weird calling my dog a possession, but, like, he was a gift to me, literally, on Christmas, and, like, he's the greatest gift.

    • My prized possession?

      My prized possession?

    A2

    Real Exorcism Goes Wrong | Tales From the Bottle

    04:40Real Exorcism Goes Wrong | Tales From the Bottle
    • 1973 would see the release of hit film 'The Exorcist', in which a twelve-year-old girl is possessed by a demon, and two priests attempt to rid the child of the possession.

      1973 would see the release of hit film 'The Exorcist', in which a twelve-year-old girl is possessed by a demon, and two priests attempt to rid the child of the possession.

    B1

    The Console: FULL EPISODE | Gumball | Cartoon Network UK

    11:59The Console: FULL EPISODE | Gumball | Cartoon Network UK
    • The cell phone I bought from the awesome store took possession of me.

      The cell phone I bought from the awesome store took possession of me.

    B2

    Ash & Lucario Battle for Lucarionite! ? Pokémon Master Journeys | Netflix After School

    04:49Ash & Lucario Battle for Lucarionite! ? Pokémon Master Journeys | Netflix After School
    • If you wish to take possession of the Lucarionite, you must first take it away from me!

      If you wish to take possession of the Lucarionite, you must first take it away from me!

    • If you wish to take possession of the Lucarionite, you must first take it away from me!

      If you wish to take possession of the Lucarionite, you must first take it away from me!

    B2

    Happy Christmas, Harry and Ron | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone

    02:05Happy Christmas, Harry and Ron | Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
    • Your father left this in my possession before he died. It is time it was returned to you.

      Your father left this in my possession before he died. It is time it was returned to you.

    • Your father left this in my possession before he died.

      Your father left this in my possession before he died.

    A2

    The startup turning human ashes into diamonds | Challengers by Freethink

    06:36The startup turning human ashes into diamonds | Challengers by Freethink
    • Like, we're handling someone's most valuable possession, basically.

      Like, we're handling someone's most valuable possession, basically.

    • most valuable possession basically.

      most valuable possession basically.

    B1