possessed

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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

Most have come with Wilson's left foot too, a source of magic akin to the one Bale possessed.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 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

He possessed the foundational knowledge of Islam without the advanced and independent reasoning – ijtihad – required for an ayatollah.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2026

“Whatever happened to her isn’t something the police can handle. She vanished into thin air while possessed by someone who might have been my ex-girlfriend.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny