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    The paintings are now in my possession
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    How long will the Falkland Islands remain a possession of the Crown?
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    The prison clerk placed all my possessions in an envelope, explaining that they would be returned when I was released
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    The raiding party gained possession of the port and surrounding area. The finance company has taken possession of my car