belonging

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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

Nearly 600 ships suspected of belonging to the fleet are subject to European Union sanctions.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

This small group of ancient crocodile relatives evolved body plans that closely resembled bipedal theropod dinosaurs, despite belonging to a very different branch of the reptile family tree.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

“Everybody has a need for significance and belonging and purpose in their life,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

They were the family’s own gods, belonging only to it, really the most important part of it, the protectors and defenders of the entire household.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton