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Discover LudwigThe phrase "took possession" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the act of acquiring or claiming ownership of something.
Example: "After the court ruling, she finally took possession of the property she had been fighting for."
Alternatives: "gained ownership" or "acquired control."
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She took possession of them in 1881.
In September 1945, Australian troops again took possession of Nauru.
After she was cremated, Cousin took possession of the urn.
When I retired this past fall I took possession.
Lenders took possession of 102,134 properties in September.
Mr. Jefferson took possession of the apartment in November.
Enter the American forces who took possession of him.
"We were robbed before we even took possession," he said.
Their landlady, Mrs. Birdie Guy, took possession of it.
His landlords, Lewisham Council, took possession proceedings against him.
They had a big yard sale before we took possession.
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