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posed

[pohzd] / poʊzd /
ADJECTIVE
formal
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Applying it to T. rex initially posed a major problem.

From Science Daily Sep. 20, 2026

The minister said she authorised fisheries officers to "destroy the shark" if it could be captured because of the "exceptional circumstances" of the attack and the "hazard posed by the shark".

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

This is reminiscent of what historians call “the German question,” a debate among European powers in the 19th century about how powerful a unified Germany could become before it posed a threat to peace.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 19, 2026

Google’s search business isn’t just withstanding the threat posed by artificial intelligence, according to an analyst.

From MarketWatch Sep. 17, 2026

He posed for Moss, his hands on his hips.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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