belongings

British

/ bɪˈlɒŋɪŋz /

plural noun

(sometimes singular) the things that a person owns or has with him; possessions; effects

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In August 2026, actress and singer Rumer Willis packed her belongings to begin a new chapter in Nashville.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

On the morning of 11 December 2022, Al-Marimi said his captors gave him a sandwich and some tea and told him to pack his belongings.

From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026

The all-clear sounds at 2:27 a.m., and people along the platform begin to pack up their belongings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

That includes financial assets, investment accounts, intellectual property, personal belongings and other assets used for retirement or financial planning.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The day the ships are to leave, I go to Captain Smith’s cabin to help him gather his belongings.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

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