belonging

Example Sentences

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The two leaders ended up getting on well, even lunching together at times, despite belonging to different camps, said a senior U.S. defense official.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 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

The largest island in the Persian Gulf, it shelters fast-attack craft, explosives-laden boats, drones and missiles belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the primary force responsible for securing the strait.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Beijing expressed "gratitude" on Tuesday after three of its ships passed through the strait, including two container ships on Monday belonging to state-owned shipping giant Cosco.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

What if I could do the same thing with a belonging of Dad’s?

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila