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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 possessing
Mangione was also initially charged in Pennsylvania with forgery, carrying firearms without a license, tampering with records or identification, possessing instruments of a crime and providing false identification to law enforcement.
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Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
He was also known for possessing a cannon of a right arm, which accounted for 123 assists from the corner outfield (and for two scoreless appearances, a decade apart, that covered 5 2/3 innings on the mound).
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
The 26-year-old has been charged with murder, forgery, tampering with records or identification, giving police false ID, and possessing instruments of a crime.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Monday's news conference came shortly after Mangione, a native of Maryland, was arraigned in Pennsylvania on charges including forgery, carrying a firearm without a license, possessing instruments of a crime and false identification to law enforcement, Blair County charging documents show.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Aside from possessing mass, electric charge, and angular momentum, no other properties would matter, and so long as nothing else interacted with the black hole, those properties would persist — and would persist unchanged — forever.
—Big Think, 6 Dec. 2024
Police have yet to provide any further information on the identity of the suspect or any possible motive for possessing the knife.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
This may well reflect the fact that hospitals possessing local monopoly power have every incentive to lobby in favor of retaining laws that block new entry by competitors.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The latter include possessing a handgun while actively using drugs and evading over $1 million in federal income tax while spending lavishly on drugs and escorts.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
He was also known for possessing a cannon of a right arm, which accounted for 123 assists from the corner outfield (and for two scoreless appearances, a decade apart, that covered 5 2/3 innings on the mound).
—Zack Meisel, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
The 26-year-old has been charged with murder, forgery, tampering with records or identification, giving police false ID, and possessing instruments of a crime.
—Charles Trepany, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Monday's news conference came shortly after Mangione, a native of Maryland, was arraigned in Pennsylvania on charges including forgery, carrying a firearm without a license, possessing instruments of a crime and false identification to law enforcement, Blair County charging documents show.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Aside from possessing mass, electric charge, and angular momentum, no other properties would matter, and so long as nothing else interacted with the black hole, those properties would persist — and would persist unchanged — forever.
—Big Think, 6 Dec. 2024
Police have yet to provide any further information on the identity of the suspect or any possible motive for possessing the knife.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
This may well reflect the fact that hospitals possessing local monopoly power have every incentive to lobby in favor of retaining laws that block new entry by competitors.
—Alden Abbott, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
The latter include possessing a handgun while actively using drugs and evading over $1 million in federal income tax while spending lavishly on drugs and escorts.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessing
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People prohibited from owning guns, like felons, can readily obtain ghost guns, which do not bear serial numbers, unlike firearms made by companies and bought from licensed dealers.Corey Kilgannon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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An exploration of Black generational farmers in the American South reveals the fragility of legacy and the significance of owning land.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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But to have the engine running well, having Wall Street analyst sponsorship is worth a few cylinders.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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When having fun is far down the list of priorities, sleeping with a delivery guy could be revolutionary.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their ability to work miles away from their supervisor would expand the impact and reach of practices while retaining care continuity.Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This method enabled competitors to keep their overhead costs low, retaining minimal staff and reducing the risk of product spoilage en route.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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The video category was won by Kevin Lohman for his footage of a red fox enjoying zoomies on the grass one frosty morning.Jack Guy, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Johan thrives as a gay man in Copenhagen, enjoying endless bars, parties, and casual flings.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Possessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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