repossess
verb
re·pos·sess
ˌrē-pə-ˈzes 
also -ˈses
repossessed; repossessing; repossesses
1
a
: to regain possession of
b
: to take possession of (something bought) from a buyer in default of the payment of installments due
2
: to restore to possession
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Examples of repossess in a Sentence
The bank repossessed her truck.
if you don't pay off the loan, the bank will come and repossess your car
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In Massachusetts, a crucial medical device that could have saved a woman's life was allegedly repossessed by the manufacturer because the company did not pay its bills.
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Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 25 July 2024
Work with your lender: Many lenders prefer to avoid repossessing your vehicle, as this usually gets them significantly less money.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 18 July 2024
On the witness stand, Mosby took the blame for the couple becoming delinquent on their federal taxes; described having his car repossessed and his wages garnished; and admitted lying to the public during a 2020 news conference.
—Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2024
Cars repossessed when bogus charges went unpaid Fifth Third engaged in the auto insurance practice for years, CFPB officials said, adding that the bank charged customers fees for duplicative coverage on cars already insured by another company.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 10 July 2024
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Michael Kaplan, CBS News, 25 July 2024
Work with your lender: Many lenders prefer to avoid repossessing your vehicle, as this usually gets them significantly less money.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 18 July 2024
On the witness stand, Mosby took the blame for the couple becoming delinquent on their federal taxes; described having his car repossessed and his wages garnished; and admitted lying to the public during a 2020 news conference.
—Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2024
Cars repossessed when bogus charges went unpaid Fifth Third engaged in the auto insurance practice for years, CFPB officials said, adding that the bank charged customers fees for duplicative coverage on cars already insured by another company.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 10 July 2024
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“Repossess.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repossess. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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repossess
transitive verb
re·pos·sess
ˌrē-pə-ˈzes
: to regain possession of
especially
: to take possession of again by judicial process or self-help upon default of the payment of installments due compare foreclose, seize sense 2
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