earthly possessions

Example Sentences

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At the end of Ted's life, he considered Bill to be his best friend and willed his last earthly possessions, what little he had left, to Bill.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2021

Homeless people push carts holding all their earthly possessions.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2020

Then they die here, leaving behind earthly possessions for their admirers to sift through.

From Washington Post • Jun. 4, 2018

This nation was founded by those who loved liberty and prized it above all earthly possessions.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2016

Thou shalt claim no earthly possessions, save thy robes, ring, and journal.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman