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self-possessed

[self-puh-zest, self-] / ˈsɛlf pəˈzɛst, ˌsɛlf- /


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Roy herself appears as Radha, sharp and self-possessed.

From BBC Feb. 13, 2026

An even more welcome addition to our already bulging shelves is the belated arrival of a largely complete studio discography of Britain’s greatest conductor, and certainly its most self-possessed: the musical grandee Sir Thomas Beecham.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 23, 2025

He unabashedly leans into that vibe here, even while wrangling his pair of self-possessed cats.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 3, 2025

My wise, self-possessed, inspirational friend says, “Cultivate your happy,” to balance the scales.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2024

The usually self-possessed Edward Ashton was muttering and half mad after his failed tour of Switzerland.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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