belongings

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The man later filed a complaint, saying one of the officers told him that he didn’t have any rights as they searched his belongings.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Around 50 people huddled over large buckets of food at the tiny Gansbaai mosque, which was crammed with people and belongings, sharing one toilet and a single tap.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

AFP journalists saw hundreds of families fleeing the southern suburbs, some on foot or on motorbikes, others in cars packed with belongings.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The family have packed some of their belongings and have moved into temporary accommodation in Stirling.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

“Looks like you’ve made quite a little home for yourself,” he said brusquely, looking at my belongings on the night table and my suitcases on the floor.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt