belongings

Example Sentences

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The shift from removing tents and personal belongings to sheltering people resolves a fight over the city’s committment to “resolve” thousands of encampments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 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

Many parents say they keep vigil at night to protect their children and belongings from invading animals.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

However, Northamptonshire Police told a court all of Buzzard-Quashie's belongings were returned to her.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

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

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals