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According to text exchanges with his roommate, the rifle had belonged to his grandfather at one point, and Robinson seemed concerned he would be unable to retrieve it.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2025

But Seagle stayed behind to shut off the gas and collect a few more items: his foster son’s glasses, his foster daughter’s photo album, the rings that had belonged to his wife’s late mother.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2025

The front cover said the book had belonged to Sean Morris in 1975, and after the school shared photos of it on social media, the ex-pupil was found.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2024

Later in the day, they found an engagement ring that had belonged to his girlfriend’s grandmother.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

As if the toy boat had belonged to the King’s fleet, Robin thought.

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli