People. The people is a political term, not to be confused with the public. From the people comes political support or opposition; from the public comes artistic appreciation or commercial patronage. Phase. Means a stage of transition or development: “the phases of the moon;” “the last phase.” Not to be used for aspect or topic. Another phase of the subject Another point (another question) Possess. Not to be used as a mere substitute for have or own. a) He possessed great courage.
