possess
Example Sentences
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If the team that first possessed the ball in overtime scored a touchdown on that drive, that team won.
From Los Angeles Times
And while we don’t possess a crystal ball, we believe that the tourism decline of 2025 could well continue through 2026.
From Salon
“Subject left on foot and does not possess a phone. He may be disoriented and in need of assistance,” the statement said.
From Los Angeles Times
Eager to protect their own profession, male practitioners—from physicians to male midwives—portrayed women as ignorant and sure to do harm or, conversely, possessed of “dangerous” knowledge.
Yes, Maye also lost six fumbles but he only threw eight interceptions and was much cooler in the pocket, perhaps because he possesses one weapon that Darnold is missing.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
