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self-possessed

[self-puh-zest, self-] / ˈsɛlf pəˈzɛst, ˌsɛlf- /


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An even more welcome addition to our already bulging shelves is the belated arrival of a largely complete studio discography of Britain’s greatest conductor, and certainly its most self-possessed: the musical grandee Sir Thomas Beecham.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 23, 2025

He unabashedly leans into that vibe here, even while wrangling his pair of self-possessed cats.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

"Mark is far more self-possessed and septical, possibly, of this company," says the 51-year-old, who played manager Ben Wyatt in comedy Parks and Recreation.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2025

Even more frightening is that she presents as intelligent and self-possessed.

From Salon • Aug. 27, 2024

It took a courageous and self-possessed woman to take such a step.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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