belonging

Example Sentences

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These community institutions address specific problems while fostering a sense of belonging.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The local medical examiner was able to identify the remains as belonging to Casias, but the cause and manner of death have not yet been determined, state police said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Nearly 600 ships suspected of belonging to the fleet are subject to European Union sanctions.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

And earlier in the conflict, Iran reportedly charged tolls for the safe passage of several ships or allowed the transit of ships belonging to friendly nations after direct negotiations.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

OPPOSITE: An image of one of the “curiosity cabinets” Maria visited in Amsterdam, belonging to the Dutch East Indies merchant Livinus Vincent.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman