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have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
he possesses great knowledge about the Middle East
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have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
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have ownership or possession of
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enter into and control, as of emotions or ideas
He owns three houses in Florida
How many cars does she have?
What possessed you to buy this house?
A terrible rage possessed her
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