possessed

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At the start of the war, Iran possessed approximately 440kg of uranium enriched to 60%, according to senior US officials.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Helicopters, dog squads and reinforcements from New Zealand were dispatched to help track Freeman, who reportedly possessed strong bushcraft and outdoor survival skills.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

They are manufactured exclusively by the Lockheed Martin and RTX Corp. for the U.S. military and cannot be legally possessed or sold to the public unless demilitarized.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026

It’s an instant classic, and Mr. Simpson sounds possessed as he howls about his need for love.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

She possessed eyes whose gaze I delighted to encounter.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë