possessed

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Possessed by that vague but intense desire, Frankie grabs a pencil and focuses every bit of creative energy she possesses.

From Washington Post • Nov. 15, 2022

Hackers hijacked the British Army’s Twitter page, swapping out the organization’s profile picture, bio, and cover photo to make it seem like it was associated with The Possessed NFT collection.

From The Verge • Jul. 3, 2022

Possessed of seemingly boundless networking chutzpah, Holmes touted Theranos blood-testing technology as a breakthrough that could scan for hundreds of medical conditions using just a few drops of blood.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 3, 2022

Possessed of craniums that roll open to expose a pulsing, wet membrane, they’re like skittering ear holes with pointy teeth and clattering appendages.

From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2018

“Bono was a valuable gift. A most excellent valet. Possessed of surprising arts.”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson