possessed

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Helicopters, dog squads and reinforcements from New Zealand were dispatched to help track Freeman, who reportedly possessed strong bushcraft and outdoor survival skills.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

They are manufactured exclusively by the Lockheed Martin and RTX Corp. for the U.S. military and cannot be legally possessed or sold to the public unless demilitarized.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

Most have come with Wilson's left foot too, a source of magic akin to the one Bale possessed.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

It’s an instant classic, and Mr. Simpson sounds possessed as he howls about his need for love.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Both were fair complexioned and slenderly made; both possessed faces full of distinction and intelligence.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë