be possessed of
Example Sentences
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The promises within them, if not entirely sacrosanct, are at least meant to be possessed of a greater sanctity than other more disposable political pledges.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2024
It was believed to be possessed of immense and malignant strength, including the self-confidence, prowess and resources for the conduct of all-out war.
From Time Magazine Archive
It goes without saying that a chaplain should be possessed of personal integrity and exemplary habits, and should be a man of religious experience with pious instincts and a fervor for service.
From Time Magazine Archive
One would think that such a person would also be possessed of wisdom.
From Time Magazine Archive
He then proceeded to speak of the bills of exchange in the possession of the Messrs Joyce, and seemed to be surprised that that House should be possessed of so many of them.
From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution Volume 7. by Various
