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belt

[belt] / bɛlt /


NOUN
strip of land with characteristic feature
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He is expected to travel to the central belt to discuss plans to devolve power to local communities.

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

The number of migrating birds in the rice belt has plummeted by 80 percent in the last 15 years, she said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026

It has been a logistics and supply hub for the Ukrainian military for much of the war and is part of the so-called "fortress belt" which troops are fighting to keep hold of.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

Silva, 29, enters the contest on a 14-fight win streak across different promotions and is the favourite to capture the vacant title after Valentina Shevchenko was forced to vacate the belt last month through injury.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

In every state, it’s against the law to drive in a car without a seat belt.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

We were dressed in our rancho libertarian best: jeans, embroidered leather belts, pearl snap shirts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 3, 2026

That means playing financial defense at home, tightening our belts and getting used to living standards that don’t rise, or rise and fall sporadically.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026

The United States -- traditionally the world's top donor -- has heavily slashed foreign aid, while other major donors have been tightening their belts.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

“Unlike lifesaving, and mandated, technologies like air bags, seat belts, electronic stability control and headlights, analog AM radio does not contribute to motor vehicle safety,” Bozzella said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

He wore a peach shirt under a baggy indigo sweater, black drainpipes, one of those studded belts that sags loose off your hips, and winkle-pickers with white tube socks, like everyone's wearing recently.

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

Nene emerged as a clear fan favourite early in the competition, after a viral clip of her audition, in which she belted out Zombie by The Cranberries to a stunned panel of judges.

From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026

But for now, the most viable method to avoid infection is to wear a long-sleeved shirt tucked into belted pants, and socks—even better if the clothing is permethrin-treated.

From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026

As the U.S. geared up to take on Paraguay and Australia, packed stadiums proudly belted our national anthem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026

Earlier in the day, Irish singer Dermot Kennedy belted out a host of crowd-pleasers when he took to the main stage, with US singer Kehlani later bringing the heat.

From BBC ● May 24, 2026

The cop belted out something close to a groan.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro

Celine Dion kicked off Paris Fashion Week in style on Monday, stepping onto the catwalk beneath the Eiffel Tower and belting out "I'm Alive" to a delighted crowd in a surprise performance.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

The video of Peña belting out the song while outfitted in his mariachi regalia struck a chord with audiences online after the group posted it on social media.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

“The robot killed the working man,” he sang while belting out the yet-to-be released song to a crowd near Dallas.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

“If walls could sing, this charming three-story mountain retreat would be belting out a country classic,” the description continues, noting that “nearly everything inside remains just as Dolly left it.”

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026

The singing is still not good, but she’s got one hand over her heart and she’s belting a lyric about not knowing her fate with real emotion in her voice.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon


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