possess
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Claw machine operators have been able to expand and operate largely unrestricted, after a court ruled in 2022 they are not required to possess public entertainment licenses.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
It is illegal to own or possess one unless you have a valid Certificate of Exemption and follow strict rules.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The researchers say this suggests that animals possess additional nutrient-sensing systems that scientists have not yet identified.
From Science Daily • May 28, 2026
Defense attorney James Tedford, who represents Guzman, said prosecutors do not possess fingerprints, DNA or independent witnesses.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
He first worked for Holmes as a common laborer but soon proved to possess a talent that Holmes found particularly valuable.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
Vocabulary lists containing possess
The SAT: Language of the Test, List 6
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The New SAT: The Language of the Test
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