Sentence examples for secured possession from inspiring English sources

The No8 had secured possession but the ball came loose as, under no pressure, he dived for the line prematurely.

Gloucester championed the barons who had surrendered at Kenilworth in November and December 1266 and, after putting his demands before the king, secured possession of London (April 1267).

From a lineout in the corner their captain, Rynard Landman, secured possession and a well-worked drive took Dee over the line.

In September 1156 Henry secured possession of the Duchy of Bavaria Austriaa was subsequently separated from Bavaria and was given to Henry Jasomirgott and elevated into its own duchy.

Slackened rules on big hitting caused a raft of injuries, not least in the opening scramble which had replaced the mundane coin toss: two opposing players ran from 20 yards towards a ball waiting in the centre and the one to grab it secured possession for their team.

Through this disguise he was admitted as Charmades into the harbour of the Sanii and secured possession of it.

It could secure possession of his papers and other articles incident to his private life — a seizure effected, if need be, by breaking and entry".

It could secure possession of his papers and other articles incident to his private life a seizure effected, if need be, by breaking and entry".

Yet the three kickouts they lost weren't Hatton's fault; he hit a target each time but they couldn't secure possession.

His four sons contended with each other to secure possession of the European provinces, which had been little affected by the Mongol invasion, and to reunite the Ottoman dominions.

These are briefly the facts in regard to securing possession of this important position on the 2d of July last, which are more fully set forth in the official reports of that battle.