repossessing

verb

Definition of repossessingnext
present participle of repossess
as in retrieving
to get again in one's possession if you don't pay off the loan, the bank will come and repossess your car

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  1. retrieving
  2. reclaiming
  3. recovering
Verb
  • Multiple buffer overflow issues in the Web UI were caused by missing bounds checks when retrieving and handling CGI form parameters.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
  • This ensures optimal performance and efficiency in storing and retrieving MRI information.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of retrieving
Verb
  • Crypto Rides represents a dynamic example of how Democrat-leaning voters for this election are reclaiming crypto support by focusing on balanced and responsible regulation.
    Tonya Evans, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The journey toward reclaiming relevance is undoubtedly challenging.
    Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of reclaiming
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  • After plunging during the pandemic, Brazil’s theatrical market has been recovering since 2021, but the pace of the recovery has been hampered this year by 2023’s Hollywood double strike.
    Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Though the film eventually finds its way to Saoirse Ronan’s captivating lead performance as a recovering alcoholic, The Outrun begins underwater, observing a lonesome seal in the North Sea.
    Jake Kring-Schreifels, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of recovering
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