possessed

Example Sentences

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“To get possessed to do that? It’s just, there’s no words.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

His father was a teacher who possessed a sarcastic and ironic sense of humor that he passed down to both Ittai and his brother, Kim.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

It would be good if Iran possessed no enriched uranium and no facilities for further enrichment.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Rai already possessed a rare tunnel-visioned focus - a trait which enabled him to secure victory at Aronimink - for a player so callow, says Prosser.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

“That’s the fun of it,” began Laurie, who had got a willful fit on him and was possessed to break out of bounds in some way.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott