belonging

Example Sentences

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The local medical examiner was able to identify the remains as belonging to Casias, but the cause and manner of death have not yet been determined, state police said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

And earlier in the conflict, Iran reportedly charged tolls for the safe passage of several ships or allowed the transit of ships belonging to friendly nations after direct negotiations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The three other ships France has detained since September on suspicion of belonging to the shadow fleet were allowed to sail after their owners paid fines.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The team analyzed mitochondrial genomes from preserved crocodiles belonging to the genus Crocodylus, including rare samples from the Seychelles population that vanished roughly 200 years ago.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

“Bah! No. It is some nonsense belonging to the children. A book of poetry, translated from the German. Pure rubbish, in my opinion.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood