belongings

Example Sentences

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"I think everything needs to be demolished," casino worker Eduardo Gutierrez Jr. said after returning to his apartment to retrieve belongings now covered in mud.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"Family later discovered that her personal belongings, including her purse, identification, and cell phones had been left behind, prompting concern for her welfare and a missing person investigation," police said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

AFP journalists saw hundreds of families fleeing the southern suburbs, some on foot or on motorbikes, others in cars packed with belongings.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

A Los Angeles Fire Department crew sifted through rubble on the property and found a wedding ring, along with other precious belongings, authorities said in a news release.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

With these limited belongings, he ventures into the streets of Manila to find a place to spend the night.

From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly