personal items

Example Sentences

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It took up to a year to get their mother's personal items returned.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Wash your hands properly, choose paper towels over dryers, clean surfaces when needed, and keep personal items like your phone clean.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

To the state they cited frequent turnover in adjusters and demands to sign legal papers agreeing to forego future reimbursement for personal items without itemized receipts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Some locals sell clothes and other personal items to raise cash to buy what high-priced food they can find.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Via the speakers, a feminine voice says, “Once again, this is a totally full flight. Please place personal items under your seat and use the first available overhead space for your larger carry-on.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith