belongings

Example Sentences

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The shift from removing tents and personal belongings to sheltering people resolves a fight over the city’s committment to “resolve” thousands of encampments.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

Her belongings were taken by the custody sergeant, which is standard practice after an arrest.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

But he calculated that he would have to pay up to $1,000 just to move his family’s belongings into storage and get the place ready for guests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

However, Northamptonshire Police told a court all of Buzzard-Quashie's belongings were returned to her.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Before leaving the National Hotel, Booth slid the knife and pistol into his pockets and gathered the rest of his belongings.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson