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posse

[pos-ee] / ˈpɒs i /
NOUN
vigilantes
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Their metallic frames covered in supple, lifelike skin, a posse of new Chinese robots meant for companionship can offer users AI-generated conversation or a hand to hold, complete with manicured nails.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

“Best and Last’s” intro splat-tacular, typically a highlight of each film, hinges on the posse standing still on a moving floor.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

On the way out, a member of McGregor’s posse briefly collapsed in front of me before being rallied by his friends.

From Salon May 27, 2026

But for now, no other posse of stocks has come to take their place.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 19, 2026

The way the posse was lined up had the sheriff and one the ’nother men up front and me and Petey riding abreast in the middle whilst the other two men trailed behind.

From "The Journey of Little Charlie" by Christopher Paul Curtis

Plans for ashes left over from cremations are also part of the proposal, with the commission alleging that funeral directors posses "hundreds of thousands of sets of ashes which have not been collected".

From BBC Oct. 3, 2024

Thon’s scouting report: Ponce, 17, is a 5-foot-10, right-handed hitting utility player who will mostly concentrate on catching and posses a high on-base offensive profile.

From Seattle Times Feb. 2, 2024

In this week’s “The Last of Us,” Joel and Ellie spend a fair amount of the episode riding horses, shooting guns and facing down posses, just like those western heroes.

From New York Times Feb. 19, 2023

But they are not immune to mankind’s hunger to posses.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2021

They had six hours until their disappearance was discovered and another one or two before the posses reached where they were now.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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