possess

Example Sentences

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But tens of thousands of Iranians possess the satellite terminals, analysts and activists say, using them to maintain contact with like-minded citizens and share information outside the control of government firewalls and censors.

From The Wall Street Journal

It already possesses broad interpretive and enforcement authority to prevent Chinese-linked firms of concern from accessing U.S. subsidies or embedding their influence in national-security sectors.

From MarketWatch

Finally, with the last bit of energy Camille possesses, she lifts her arm and flings her cell phone straight across the kitchen.

From Literature

And it possesses a strange power to turn Midwestern kids into motorcycles on ice.

From The Wall Street Journal

In her brown eyes, there was more love than anyone could possess.

From Literature