belongings

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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

And there’s a similar gap for renters too: On average, these residents estimated they would need about $250,000 in addition to insurance payouts to pay for lost belongings and temporary housing.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Tayebeh Farahizadeh goes into the bedroom of her 7-year-old daughter, Esra, to be surrounded by Esra’s belongings, holding onto the dolls that she says still carry her daughter’s scent.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The Baudelaire orphans went to the bedroom and glumly packed their few belongings.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket