possessed

Example Sentences

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“To get possessed to do that? It’s just, there’s no words.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

There’s perfect pitch, and there’s whatever level of musical genius is possessed by the titular figure in “Tuner.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

It would be good if Iran possessed no enriched uranium and no facilities for further enrichment.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Rai already possessed a rare tunnel-visioned focus - a trait which enabled him to secure victory at Aronimink - for a player so callow, says Prosser.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

A “smooth” strain possessed a slippery, sugary coat on the cell surface and could escape the immune system with newtlike deftness.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee