belongings

Example Sentences

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Many cars are stuffed with belongings, but does that mean they’re actually lived in?

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

This led to their family home being repossessed when Alex was eight and Melanie selling all her belongings to live with like-minded people in Morocco.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

"Those disembarking will only be allowed to take with them a small, sealed bag containing essential items such as their documentation, mobile phone, charger, basic necessities and personal belongings."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

On behalf of the intervenors, Shayla Myers argued that the encampment removal goal, approved by the City Council in a closed session, became a defacto quota system for sanitation workers to discard homeless people’s belongings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Never had he packed all his belongings or taken his guns.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals