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belonging

[bih-lawng-ing, -long-] / bɪˈlɔŋ ɪŋ, -ˈlɒŋ- /


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For the people of Hearts and the folk belonging to Celtic, the whole evening was a walk on the wild side; epic, colosally controversial, thunder and lightning to the last whistle.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Some of the equipment and troops belonging to the “Black Jack” brigade—the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team of 1st Cavalry Division—were already en route when the deployment was canceled.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

And elsewhere in the Gulf, Kuwait said that four people arrested earlier this month as they attempted to enter the country by sea had confessed to belonging to Iran's Revolutionary Guards.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The trend started with groups of teens recording themselves sprinting through properties belonging to the Church of Scientology along the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

He combs through his rooms, removing every personal belonging from the space.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern




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