belongings
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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The Benbuck View residents have not been allowed back into their homes since the evacuation, but have been allowed accompanied visits to collect belongings.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Many cars are stuffed with belongings, but does that mean they’re actually lived in?
From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026
Once all the passengers and crew have disembarked, the Hondius will continue on to the Netherlands, where the body of one of the passengers who died and their belongings will be disinfected before being removed.
From BBC • May 10, 2026
"Those disembarking will only be allowed to take with them a small, sealed bag containing essential items such as their documentation, mobile phone, charger, basic necessities and personal belongings."
From BBC • May 9, 2026
About the same time I was frightening my grandmother, Hugh and his family were packing their belongings for a move to Somalia.
From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris
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