possess
Example Sentences
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“Subject left on foot and does not possess a phone. He may be disoriented and in need of assistance,” the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times
Eager to protect their own profession, male practitioners—from physicians to male midwives—portrayed women as ignorant and sure to do harm or, conversely, possessed of “dangerous” knowledge.
Yes, Maye also lost six fumbles but he only threw eight interceptions and was much cooler in the pocket, perhaps because he possesses one weapon that Darnold is missing.
From Los Angeles Times
The results support the idea that humans may possess a built-in "nutritional intelligence" that helps guide balanced eating.
From Science Daily
"No single country currently possesses the financial resources or technical capabilities to independently outpace China's dominance," said Gracelin Baskaran, director at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies think tank.
From BBC
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