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posse

[pos-ee] / ˈpɒs i /
NOUN
vigilantes
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The Netherlands, with their posse of Premier League players, went the same way against talented Morocco, leading to coach Ronald Koeman's resignation less than 24 hours later.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

Their metallic frames covered in supple, lifelike skin, a posse of new Chinese robots meant for companionship can offer users AI-generated conversation or a hand to hold, complete with manicured nails.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

“Best and Last’s” intro splat-tacular, typically a highlight of each film, hinges on the posse standing still on a moving floor.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

But for now, no other posse of stocks has come to take their place.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 19, 2026

Brick rolls down the block with his familiar swagger and a whole posse of 8-5s behind him.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon

He doesn't posses the game-breaking wonders of Graham, but he's a reliable and intelligent footballer.

From BBC Feb. 20, 2025

Thon’s scouting report: Ponce, 17, is a 5-foot-10, right-handed hitting utility player who will mostly concentrate on catching and posses a high on-base offensive profile.

From Seattle Times Feb. 2, 2024

In this week’s “The Last of Us,” Joel and Ellie spend a fair amount of the episode riding horses, shooting guns and facing down posses, just like those western heroes.

From New York Times Feb. 19, 2023

He argued in August 2020 that sheriffs could call upon posses to deal with protesters.

From Salon Jan. 13, 2023

Cora imagined the posses massing in the woods, girding themselves for a dash into the field.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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