personal belongings
plural noun
: items that belong to someone and that are small enough to be carried
Be sure to take your personal belongings with you when you get off the bus.
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The suspect accused of stealing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s Gucci handbag containing $3,000 in cash and other personal belongings was arrested on Saturday in Washington, D.C., according to reports.
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Landon Mion , Stepheny Price , Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
After speaking to witnesses and reviewing video surveillance, investigators found that three men allegedly assaulted the cab driver and stole his personal belongings after refusing to pay their fare, Podgorski said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Now, fans of the late writer have the chance to purchase some of her personal belongings.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The adult’s personal belongings, papers, or credit cards are missing.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Landon Mion , Stepheny Price , Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
After speaking to witnesses and reviewing video surveillance, investigators found that three men allegedly assaulted the cab driver and stole his personal belongings after refusing to pay their fare, Podgorski said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2025
Now, fans of the late writer have the chance to purchase some of her personal belongings.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
The adult’s personal belongings, papers, or credit cards are missing.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for personal belongings
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“Personal belongings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20belongings. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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