possess - use in sentences
Object
- firearm: He was arrested by police on Thursday night on suspicion of possessing a firearm.
- weapon: The mere fact that the tenth rate Iraqi army " may " possess chemical weapons is not nearly reason enough.
- qualification: We do not require applicants to possess a qualification or experience in makeup to join the retail sales teams within our stores.
- cannabis: These licenses allow the Group to cultivate, produce, supply and possess cannabis for the purpose of medical research.
- ability: The leaders of each nation possess the ability to master their native element.
- knowledge: However, they must possess a good enough knowledge of the English language to enable them to follow the courses taught at the University.
Subject
- spirit: These children are considered to be " possessed by evil spirits " .
Noun phrase with adjective complement
- such: In Bosnia and Herzegovina, it is very important for people to possess household equipment such as refrigerators and TVs.
Adjective complement
- many: And he possessed many of the attributes which all good leaders, especially religious leaders, should set their sights on.
Modifying Another Word
- already: All students must either already possess appropriate research skills or must attend a research skills course during the first part of the academic year.
- undoubtedly: It grants sovereignty a history it does not have, and denies interdependence a history it undoubtedly possesses.
- ideally: You will ideally possess a PhD in Mathematics or Science with relevance to education.
- longer: The spokesman said U.N. weapons inspectors affirmed that Iraq no longer possessed biological weapons or any other banned weapons.
- normally: Entry requirements Students will normally possess a degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
- indeed: The Shaven Crown does indeed possess its share of supernatural lore, attached particularly to Room 11.
Used with why or when
- what: Codes and the Prefix Property Any code used for transmitting information must possess what is called the prefix property.
Preposition: in
- order: He sold all that he or his church possessed in order to ransom prisoners of the Arian King.
Preposition: of
- wit: Outspoken and possessed of a quick wit she became well known for the weekend gatherings at Cliveden, the Astor family home.
Preposition: by
- spirit: These children are considered to be " possessed by evil spirits " .
The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.
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