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to keep, control, or experience as one's own
she possesses a keen insight into people
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Recent Examples of possesses
But if everyone possesses the same technological advantage, technical proficiency alone will no longer distinguish students.
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Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
FNPPs leverage shipyard capacity and regulatory expertise, with approximately 75% of total value added associated with the Balance of Plant—areas where the Greek maritime-industrial base already possesses relevant capabilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
On paper, Cuba still possesses Soviet-era MiG-21, MiG-23 and MiG-29 fighters.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
But all indications suggest Styles possesses the talent and leadership to pick up where Wagner left off as the Commanders’ defensive leader — if not right now, then quickly.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Recently, though, Stärke was bought and its formula updated to not only streamline assembly, but ensure that the end product possesses as modern of a sports-car driving experience as possible.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
New York already possesses a framework capable of answering the question voters actually asked.
—Aldrin Rafael Bonilla, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
The nine-episode drama sci-fi series follows Carol (Rhea Seehorn), a pessimistic woman who must try to save the world from an infectious virus when a mysterious alien collective possesses human bodies and their consciousness on a global scale.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Miller, who was pulled after Pages’ sacrifice fly, employs video game pitches and still possesses numbers that have him on pace for one of the best seasons a relief pitcher has ever had.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
FNPPs leverage shipyard capacity and regulatory expertise, with approximately 75% of total value added associated with the Balance of Plant—areas where the Greek maritime-industrial base already possesses relevant capabilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 May 2026
On paper, Cuba still possesses Soviet-era MiG-21, MiG-23 and MiG-29 fighters.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
But all indications suggest Styles possesses the talent and leadership to pick up where Wagner left off as the Commanders’ defensive leader — if not right now, then quickly.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Recently, though, Stärke was bought and its formula updated to not only streamline assembly, but ensure that the end product possesses as modern of a sports-car driving experience as possible.
—Peter Nelson, Robb Report, 27 May 2026
New York already possesses a framework capable of answering the question voters actually asked.
—Aldrin Rafael Bonilla, New York Daily News, 27 May 2026
The nine-episode drama sci-fi series follows Carol (Rhea Seehorn), a pessimistic woman who must try to save the world from an infectious virus when a mysterious alien collective possesses human bodies and their consciousness on a global scale.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 26 May 2026
Miller, who was pulled after Pages’ sacrifice fly, employs video game pitches and still possesses numbers that have him on pace for one of the best seasons a relief pitcher has ever had.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possesses
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Building community through art Chris Goode, a community leader who owns of Ruby Jean’s Juicery next door, said Wharry’s studio represents the kind of investment that can continue to matter after the World Cup ends.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2026
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Bari Weiss directed the housecleaning at the newsmagazine last week, and Nick Bilton signed the letter telling Scott Pelley he was fired on Tuesday night, but the Paramount CEO owns the decisions and the disconcerting fallout.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The team has only one main pitcher, Taylor Tinsley, who’s spent the most time in the circle in the NCAA tournament with 29-1/3 innings pitched.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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For example some restaurants, such as the main restaurant ALBA, can be set up with ramps, while the hotel has wheelchairs available onsite that are suited to hard surfaces.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Palo Alto may be home to today’s masters of the universe, but its community pool in Rinconada Park retains the old-school charm of its origins.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
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The model retains all of the aesthetic cues of the original Adrenaline GTS 10 from 2009, but updates the Y2K sneaker with modernized comfort.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Jake, who previously interned at amNewYork, enjoys telling sports stories with a human-interest element and incorporating video within his coverage.—
Molly Fellin Spence,
Baltimore Sun,
29 May 2026
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Nobody enjoys being randomly summoned into your post about the Top 37 Visionary Thought Leaders Changing Synergy in Healthcare.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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“Possesses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possesses. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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