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 " .

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