Possessed, The

American  

noun

1. a novel (1871) by Dostoevsky.

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Example Sentences

Similarly, when Ms. Wilson’s mother died, only months after her husband’s departure, she discovered that her mother’s former kitchen implements possessed the power to reconnect mother and daughter, if only in memory.

From The Wall Street Journal

Newsom possessed the air of a politician running for president at the boisterous rally, a possibility the California governor says he is considering — and the location he chose was not happenstance.

From Los Angeles Times

On the morning of June 13, the Mets possessed the best record in the major leagues at 45-24.

From The Wall Street Journal

At her best, Norton possessed the verbal firepower — and, most importantly, the stomach — for a fight with the president, despite the fact that she has no final vote on legislation.

From Salon

The whole spectacle possessed the energy of a nationwide role-playing session.

From Slate