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Meanings of remained in possession in English

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Usage of remained in possession in English
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The Dukes of Burgundy and Berry remained in possession of power.
A Popular History of France from the Earliest Times, Volume 3
2
By these victories France remained in possession of Savoy, Nice, Avignon, and Belgium.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. / From the Acc...
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For a fortnight the captors of Cadiz remained in possession.
By England's Aid; or, the Freeing of the Netherlands (1585-1604)
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Discreet and victorious, she remained in possession of the field.
Queen Victoria
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The Americans remained in possession of the captured schooner, and quickly began the work of demolition.
The Naval History of the United States. Volume 1
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The Portuguese, Spanish, and Brazilian factories alone remained in possession of the trade in that country.
Memoirs (Vieux Souvenirs) of the Prince de Joinville
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The Emperor Napoleon had remained in possession of the field; he had gained the battle of Wagram.
Andreas Hofer: An Historical Novel
8
The far West was still almost unknown, and remained in possession of the buffalo and the Indian.
Three Acres and Liberty
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The Hurons followed, and finally put the enemy to rout and remained in possession of the place.
The Jesuit Missions : A Chronicle of the Cross in the Wilderness
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The savages remained in possession of the submarine, and did not seem inclined to quit the vessel.
Under the Ocean to the South Pole; Or, the Strange Cruise of the...
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They agreed to throw aside their arms and the crown remained in possession of the newly elected queen.
The History of Sumatra / Containing An Account Of The Government...
12
He fell into the ditch with his ensign under him, and it remained in possession of the enemy.
The Life of Francis Marion
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Legrand and Maison remained in possession of their entrenchments, which were bathed with the blood of the Russians.
History of the Expedition to Russia / Undertaken by the Emperor ...
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A strong run from Salah was halted inside the area but Liverpool remained in possession through Georginio Wijnaldum.
The Guardian
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Their hands met upon the handle, and his remained in possession, for in sheer astonishment Eustace drew back.
Greatheart
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Pompeius remained in possession of Sicily.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 / (From the Ris...
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