possess
Example Sentences
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Societies across the world valued gold as a symbol of divinity, immortality, and authority; its rarity made it a special privilege to behold and possess.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Some possess natural enzyme-like activity and are therefore classified as MN-zymes.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
While American rail companies possess advanced AI tools, foreign competitors are moving aggressively to exploit structural advantages.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
It was another example of the solipsistic specialness these media panjandrums possess.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
So with every ounce of bravery I possess, I meet his gaze.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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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