possess
Example Sentences
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She added: "I don't possess the hate and the evil in me to hurt people the way that you do."
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026
He also denied that Haberman and Swan possess audio recordings “that they imply they have” before pivoting to familiar talking points about the 2024 election and Iran.
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026
One leading explanation is that these worlds possess enormous atmospheres rich in hydrogen and helium that account for a large fraction of their total mass.
From Science Daily • Jun. 27, 2026
These examples highlight the increasing level of tactical quality nations possess, irrespective of their ranking.
From BBC • Jun. 26, 2026
What power did Holmes possess that gave him such control?
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
Vocabulary lists containing possess
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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Christmas Carol Vocab: A Lyrical Lexicon
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The New SAT: The Language of the Test
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