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‘Persons may possess power.’

[⟨det (plur person.n)⟩ possess.v ⟨det power.n⟩]

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In Wikipedia:

It is hinted that they possess the power to manipulate space, and they seem to be able to appear and disappear at will.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

As magicians, they possess magical powers either because of the occult knowledge they possess or simply because of who they are? for example, because they stand in some special relation to gods or demons.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

They do not possess the real power.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

As he pursues the remains of Freddy, the adolescent patients discover that Kristen can draw them together in Freddy’s dream world, and that they possess special powers there, powers that may save them.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

While true healing abilities in gemstones are a frequent source of debate, I believe they possess great soothing powers.
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In Wikipedia:

They possess powers beyond the normal person and are immortal soulless evil beings.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

We thank you for reminding us that we are made in your image and likeness and that we too possess the conquering, victorious power to rise.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

We possess the power, If this should start to fall apart, To mend divides, To change the world, To reach the farthest star.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

A military force, at the command of Congress, can execute no laws, but such as the people perceive to be just and constitutional; for they will possess the power, and jealousy will instantly inspire the inclination, to resist the execution of a law which appears to them unjust and oppressive.
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In Wikipedia:

Although they possess supernatural powers, they are not deities.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

I say’ ‘almost’ ’, because I maintain my rule that as soon as a God’s name is known to humans, they possess the power to call upon Him or Her directly, and fairly drive them insane with their constant chattering, as well as significantly reducing their powers.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Not all individuals who achieve great things have exceptional abilities; however, they do possess the power to turn all their abilities towards the most favorable clarification or enlightenment.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

As he pursues the remains of Freddy, the adolescent patients discover that Kristen can draw them together in Freddy’s dream world, and that they possess special powers there, powers that may save them.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

We possess the power to prolong our suffering or to return to the light that we are.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Because the audience of media is the last part of the media products of the creation and dissemination, although they possess the power in the consumption of entertainment system which can not be ignored.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

They possess super powers and have the potential to be desi Superman and Superwoman.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Because they did not possess the blessed restorative power, the Old Testament laws could not lead a person to perfection.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

It’s believed that they possess mythical protective powers and usually are displayed in two’s.
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In the ICWSM 2009 Weblog Corpus:

Gospel magicians regularly assure their audiences that they don’t possess real mystical powers.
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Queried on 2013-05-19.