belonging

Example Sentences

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Multiple homes were set alight, including a house on Lendrick Street in east Belfast belonging to a man in his 30s, who said he had lived there for 10 years.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Coakley also noted that the Knicks offer a sense of belonging for New York's vast immigrant population, as they join other residents to back the team.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 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

Noir fans will recognize the title as belonging to a short story by William Irish, the pen name of that master of unease, Cornell Woolrich.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

There had been a time when we, too, had benefited—those days seemed very remote now, almost belonging to another life—but we had lost more than we had gained or could ever regain.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya