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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of possesses in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of possesses in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of possesses in a Sentence

  1. Sadie Sink:

    There wasn’t a set script or movement that you had to stick to, so there was just so much freedom, and I think that’s how we got such real moments, she possesses these innate qualities in a director.

  2. Brian Kelly:

    He possesses a great understanding of how to defend the type of offenses we will face each week in our conference, it is an honor to join Coach Kelly’s staff at LSU.

  3. Virginia Woolf:

    Publicity in women is detestable. Anonymity runs in their blood. The desire to be veiled still possesses them. They are not even now as concerned about the health of their fame as men are, and, speaking generally, will pass a tombstone or a signpost without feeling an irresistible desire to cut their names on it.

  4. Riaz Ahmed Gohar Shahi:

    The best among all is one who possesses God's love no matter what religion he belongs to.

  5. Andrew Lincoln:

    [But] there’s an inspirational sort of strength and endurance and quality of tenacity that he possesses, i’m much more indecisive and a people-pleaser than someone who’s willing to step into the firing line. But I’ve learned from this guy. He has qualities that I would hope to emulate if [stuff] ever hit the fan. But I’d like to think I’ve done it on screen, maybe I could be a zombie-killer in real life if the apocalypse hit. But then, I’d obviously die a horrible, quick death in reality.

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