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Meanings of retain possession in English

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Usage of retain possession in English
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In most cases, borrowers are allowed to retain possession of the artwork.
Reuters
2
One of the women had managed to retain possession of her Bible.
Valis
3
An inability to slow the contest down and retain possession was the issue.
The Guardian
4
England couldn't retain possession even though they looked the better team.
The Guardian
5
Japan, by contrast, aimed to retain possession and outmanoeuvre their opponents.
The Guardian
6
Now, it is scarcely prudent for me to retain possession of this will.
Hatchie, the Guardian Slave; or, The Heiress of Bellevue / A Tal...
7
Neither team could retain possession during the first 20 minutes.
The Guardian
8
They do well to retain possession and win a penalty to kick for territory.
The South African
9
He can pass short to retain possession and pass long to cut through the opposition.
News.com.au
10
No lady will retain possession of more than her rightful seat in a crowded car.
Our Deportment / Or the Manners, Conduct and Dress of the Most R...
11
The Mariners struggled to retain possession and create chances against a more fluent Roar outfit.
The Guardian
12
I still retain possession of my watch and purse.
The Gates of Chance
13
Castleford struggled to retain possession amid an error-strewn display.
The Guardian
14
Do not allow service of writ, and retain possession of letters according to prior instructions.
Master Tales of Mystery, Volume 3
15
Priestland hits a high kick back eventually, and Wales retain possession on the halfway line.
The Guardian
16
Real attacked the visitors' goal from the start while a ragged United struggled to retain possession.
Reuters
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Retain possession through the time
Retain possession across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common