belongings

Example Sentences

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A suspect isn’t supposed to take belongings from a crime scene before the items are inspected and inventoried.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Nancy’s cellphone and other belongings were still in her home.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

It was still full of stranded belongings and furniture and detritus, but there were no neighbors there anymore.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

With her belongings delayed, Hodgkinson was forced to complete her preparations in somebody else's spikes, which ended up giving her a blister.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

She is fascinated with the cabin and with Captain Smith’s belongings.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone