- present participle of belong.
belonging
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But the lower house's broader approach demanding social media platforms refuse new users under 15 and suspend accounts belonging to children under that age prevailed.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
That sense of belonging and safety has now been badly shaken, and I'm not alone in this.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
I wanted a little culinary tether, some proof of belonging, the opportunity to say, “Oh, yeah, I know a place, too.”
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
Researchers identified bones there belonging to at least twelve Neanderthals.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 7, 2026
The promise of Paris had brought Aru one tiny step closer to belonging.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
Most of its 35 tenants lost vehicles or belongings stored in the garage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 18, 2026
"I'm safe, thank you everyone for your concern. But my phone and all my belongings burned... My mind is truly not okay right now," Tik wrote in a Facebook post.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Nearby, British couple Martin and Elizabeth Smith were leaving the hall with their belongings.
From Barron's ● Jul. 11, 2026
The guard demanded “a donation” as he inspected their belongings, which Saavedra viewed as a request for a bribe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
At Pork Chop’s house, the Soldanos’ belongings had been tossed into a pile on the street.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
