In order to enhance consumerism and so keep the economy strong, people are encouraged to throw away old or damaged possessions and buy new ones.

Govan parish was one of the oldest possessions of the church in the region.

The ordinary Englishman has been duped out of his old possessions, such as they were, and always in the name of progress.

All they cared about were their dumb old possessions.

Jerry inherits some old possessions of his grandfather Irving.

Having designed the clients' former home, Hodgins was careful to re-use as many of their old possessions as possible.

Akari goes through her old possessions and finds the letter addressed to Takaki.

Furthermore, she had only called him to give back some of his old possessions.

To make room for the new, people tend to shuttle older but still functional possessions into the garage.

The auction was also a chance to reconnect with old friends, or even old possessions.