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belt

[belt] / bɛlt /


NOUN
strip of land with characteristic feature
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Acting as the pilot in command on a private charter generally requires at least 500 or 1,200 hours under their belt, depending on what conditions they are flying in.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Digwa wore a small kirpan around his neck, but was also carrying a larger one on a belt, in keeping with an order of Sikhs known as the Nihang.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Each player wears a thin black belt which is cinched tightly around the waist with one flag attach to each hip.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026

The IBF belt is vacant after Jai Opetaia was stripped of it in March.

From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026

She replaced her pincushion on a hook on her belt.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

Plus, Western manufacturers also have lengthy safety records under their belts.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

Experienced politicians with thousands of hours of shaking hands and speaking at community functions under their belts, they each have a distinctive approach to the job.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026

Some of the radiation recorded during that mission came from low-energy protons trapped within Earth's Van Allen radiation belts.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026

Six Flags FUN -6.49%decrease; down pointing triangle said it plans to add seat belts to some of its roller coasters following a deadly incident this month at its Georgia theme park.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026

That cutlass David had mentioned hung from one of the belts crisscrossing his waist; a pistol was holstered in the other.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

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

The next morning, “they both belted out good mornings to the valley below,” Friends of Big Bear Valley wrote in a Facebook post.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 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 small pocket of outnumbered England fans belted pop hits of the 1990s into the hazy night, it was easy to forget that this was just the round of 16.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

His pants are always too big and belted awkwardly so he looks like a scarecrow, like if someone pulled the belt he’d turn into a pile of straw.

From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson

He performed the 1986 megahit, with the audience belting the chorus in his place toward the end.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026

Speakers take turns addressing crowds while also belting out protest songs and poems.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

During the World Cup, fans of England’s team have been belting the Oasis evergreen “Wonderwall” after victories.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 11, 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

I went and checked on the heater, throbbing away, belting out hot, dry air.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx


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