possesses

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It possesses the most lethal and far-flung military; it controls the leading currency; its leaders’ words and deeds are more closely observed and analyzed than those of any other leaders.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Sound possesses power, whether you’ll be weary from dancing or blissed out from the frequencies massaging your nerves.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

Yes, outwardly, Lamb is, as Herron writes, a “sentient grease stain,” but Oldman believes he possesses a “strong moral and ethical compass.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

The Israeli military said it was aware of the claim that Hezbollah possesses night-vision gear, and the issue was under review.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“You can’t survive the death serum without an inoculation, and I’m the only person in the compound who possesses that substance.”

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth