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Another slightly cheeky observation on my behalf: I don’t think a $17,000 credit-card debt and the word “only” belong in the same sentence.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
The public official is accused of lodging without permission on two docked yachts that did not belong to her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
The proportion of Australian employees who belong to unions fell from 51% in 1976 to 13.1% in 2024.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
Thyme and honey belong to a mutual admiration society, as do berries and buttermilk; the woodiness of the herb plays beautifully against tangy yogurt, while orange zest somehow charms the entire table.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
It seemed the badger did not belong in the realm of Progress.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
Some drivers in Los Angeles believe the road belongs to them, said Michael Schneider, founder and chief executive of Streets For All.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
"But Kogia Helicobacter 3 belongs to a more divergent lineage, which emphasizes the possibility that there are far more undiscovered bacteria in the ocean than we realize."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
South Korea is one of the most technologically advanced countries on earth, yet where it belongs in global stock indexes has been debated for years.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
On the pitch, the tournament belongs to stars like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal and Lionel Messi.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Second, it is claimed that the doctrine of signs/signatures belongs to ‘low’ disciplines such as medicine and alchemy; no mention is made of the law or theology.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
“There was something so free about her … like she belonged to the wind and the sunshine,” Fessler wrote in a GoFundMe created to assist the family with funeral expenses.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
There was no indication the number belonged to a police officer, but was this an opportunity to catch Greer in 2018?
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Their story remains because the ancient Greeks — and then the ancient Romans, Romanoi Byzantines, Renaissance Dutch and now, an English director and a Kenyan actress — all decided the story belonged to them.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
The study also provides the first direct genetic evidence that can be used to investigate how power was inherited at Shimao, who belonged to its ruling families, and how different social classes were formed.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
The last classroom they visited belonged to Mrs. Apple, an energetic lady with full red cheeks worthy of her name.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
De St Croix says trained youth workers are able to provide a sense of belonging for young people, and an understanding of how their behaviour can impact others.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
“A sense of belonging where students feel valued, connected and supported.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
Hosted by the Duke of Richmond at his country manor, the event saw the largest stand belonging to China’s BYD, which is now taking on Europe’s storied brands on their home turf.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
I wanted a little culinary tether, some proof of belonging, the opportunity to say, “Oh, yeah, I know a place, too.”
From Salon ● Jul. 11, 2026
Others were crossing in the small boats belonging to the Anyuak tribesmen, who used them to fish on the river.
From "Lost Boy, Lost Girl" by John Bul Dau
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