possesses
- present tense form of possess (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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Joshua still possesses knockout power but Fury's movement, ring IQ and adaptability make him the favourite.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Counterterrorism tools are among the most powerful instruments the U.S. government possesses.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
The signal supports earlier theoretical predictions that the planet possesses an atmosphere.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
At 5-foot-9, Fery possesses a skill set perfectly suited for low-bounding grass.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
“What possesses him!” were some of the replies she gathered, uttered simultaneously in French and English.
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
