possessed

Example Sentences

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"It is clear that you possessed social and business ties to Mr Epstein and have knowledge of information that can assist our investigation," it went on.

From BBC

For the first time in their history, the English possessed, in their own hands and in their native tongue, the entire New Testament.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC

Salah possessed the selfish, ruthless streak that is common among all the greats, but the assists figure alone demonstrates he was also a team contributor.

From BBC

Choosing a hero from a sample that large is “truly an art, not a science,” Schulman said, but Norman, like Gladden, possessed an “incredible decency and humanity that really makes you just root for them.”

From Los Angeles Times