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  • present participle of belong.
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belonging

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


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The belonging, none of them could ever seize.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The lot was valued at between £500-£800 and came in a box marked as belonging to an anatomy class at the University of Glasgow.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

These community institutions address specific problems while fostering a sense of belonging.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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

I could feel the tension in my shoulders release as an immediate sense of belonging settled over me.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad




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