Want to use Possess correctly in a sentence? These 20 example sentences show the word in context, together with its meaning and synonyms like feature or dominate.
Possess in a sentence
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Possess meaning
- To have (something) as, or as if as, an owner; to have, to own.
- Of an idea, thought, etc.: to dominate (someone's mind); to strongly influence.
- Of a supernatural entity, especially one regarded as evil: to take control of (an animal or person's body or mind).
Example sentences (20)
Each defendant was found guilty of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence by a jury.
Even if the police department doesn’t issue a license, the vibe is that guns are OK to possess and carry in public.
It is not enough that an aspirant promises to stand for the right things; he must also possess the right qualities.
In Boruto, the Five Kage are stronger than ever before, however, not all of them possess similar levels of strength.
Newer circulating subvariants such as EG.5 possess that may reduce the effectiveness of vaccine-mediated immunity.
It will be more credible, and they will still be able to hang on to whatever little integrity they still possess.
Ordinarily, your bones possess the density and strength needed to bear your weight and absorb various forms of impact.
However, I believe children possess a greater capacity for embracing God, due to their purity and innocence.
One harsh critic insisted that the youngster didn't possess 'an ounce of talent' and 'would be livid' if he was Ronaldinho.
Anglers 18 and older must possess a Louisiana fishing license when fishing in any Louisiana public waters.
And above all, we must possess the conviction that we will win the battle against the ugly face of evil.
And then my dad told me, ‘After all the people you’ve met, it’s not up to you to take with you and possess what they gave you.
Only humans or similar beings, such as the Ancients or Lanteans, possess the nourishment that can satisfy the Wraith's appetite.
In instances where consensus cannot be reached, adolescents possess the option to petition a family court for overriding consent.
Legally, any whisky must possess a minimum ABV of 40% (as mandated by the Scotch Whisky Association).
For example, a public firm could require service suppliers to be positioned in a selected space or possess particular certifications.
Both possess otherworldly length and a skill set that goes beyond that of a traditional big man.
It serves as a beacon to illuminate the vibrant culture, warmth of hospitality, and latent potential that both Accra and Ghana possess.
Mosaic's power basically made him a ghost, with the ability to turn invisible and intangible, as well as the ability to possess others.
Often, these supercomputers will be provided through business partnerships with tech giants that possess an established infrastructure.
Common combinations with possess
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- to possess 52×
- possess the 35×
- they possess 12×
- not possess 12×
- and possess 10×
- possess an 8×
- must possess 8×
- you possess 7×
- possess prohibited 6×
- who possess 6×
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