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belonging

[bih-lawng-ing, -long-] / bɪˈlɔŋ ɪŋ, -ˈlɒŋ- /


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Iran is believed to still possess thousands of ballistic missiles, and dozens of fast-attack boats belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps could be used to attack nearby vessels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

In fact, you could make a case for “Vineland” belonging to all 10 of the above categories.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

When she went to collect Bodhi, Arme said he had been sitting in the back of a van belonging to a builder, with whom he had struck up a bond.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Uralogl said there were 15 ships belonging to Turkish shipowners waiting to pass through the strait when the war started.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Early this morning a large dog, a half-bred mastiff belonging to a coal merchant close to Tate Hill Pier, was found dead in the roadway opposite to its master’s yard.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker