belongings

Example Sentences

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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

"Those disembarking will only be allowed to take with them a small, sealed bag containing essential items such as their documentation, mobile phone, charger, basic necessities and personal belongings."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

On behalf of the intervenors, Shayla Myers argued that the encampment removal goal, approved by the City Council in a closed session, became a defacto quota system for sanitation workers to discard homeless people’s belongings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

All of his belongings, including his favorite blanket, were sterilized.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Police protection was provided for blacks removing their belongings from damaged buildings.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield