belongings
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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People have sold personal belongings, like their cars, to afford services that turn out to be bogus, said Christopher Ross, who oversees migration and refugee resettlement services at Catholic Charities USA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Our wills state that, after both of our deaths, these items are to be sold after our children have had the opportunity to address any sentimental belongings.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
Even under the worst kind of duress, they don’t want to flee their homes, their belongings, certainly not their families, despite the threatening burps of Vesuvius.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
He can be seen on the stream gathering his belongings and walking out of shot.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
With her belongings arranged at one end, she could curl up in the shade and feel almost as if she had a home.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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