as in owning
to keep, control, or experience as one's own
she possesses a keen insight into people
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Recent Examples of possessing
Having the most accurate real-time view of the market and your portfolio, as well as possessing the ability to predict future activity, provides an unparalleled level of insight for CRE owners and operators.
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Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Thirteen states – including New York, Wisconsin and California, where the three minors were killed by police this year – have laws against underage children buying or possessing pellet or BB guns without parental supervision.
—Cait Bladt, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
In recent years they have been raised by MMA fighters against the UFC and golfers against the PGA Tour, with both sports organizations accused of possessing too much control over the buying of services performed by elite athletes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Thirteen states – including New York, Wisconsin and California, where the three minors were killed by police this year – have laws against underage children buying or possessing pellet or BB guns without parental supervision.
—Cait Bladt, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
In recent years they have been raised by MMA fighters against the UFC and golfers against the PGA Tour, with both sports organizations accused of possessing too much control over the buying of services performed by elite athletes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possessing
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More than ever, Gen X women are leaving behind traditional jobs, trading in the corporate ladder for the excitement and control that comes with owning a business.Melissa Houston, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Your risk level for owning a deposit account is translated into a ChexSystems Consumer Score (also called QualiFile score).Ryley Amond, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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While some solutions already exist, having possible autonomous correction to compensate for wind speed, directions, and other factors would be possible.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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For website optimization, focus on SEO best practices such as using relevant keywords in titles and content, having clear meta descriptions and ensuring fast load times.Sam Nelson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Revamp the design to appeal to modern tastes while retaining key visual elements that customers recognize.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This allows the unique bezel to sing on its own while retaining a clean and approachable design elsewhere.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Roman allegory — in which Cesar aspires to change his government while fulfilling his creative hubris, enjoying the perks of fickle celebrity — is both inexact and unoriginal.Armond White, National Review, 4 Oct. 2024
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Still, that hasn’t stopped its owner, Walmart heiress Nancy Walton Laurie, from enjoying it.Giacomo Tognini, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Possessing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possessing. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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