as in things
transportable items that one owns
any personal property that is left in the lockers overnight will be impounded
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Recent Examples of personal property
The Missouri Libertarian Party, a political group that has pushed to eliminate both the state income tax and personal property taxes, has also come out against Amendment 5.
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Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
The state’s corporate income and business personal property taxes, both honeycombed with exemptions, hardly apply to the new service economy; the same is largely true of the state sales tax.
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George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
She is crossed-trained and certified, and has worked in both real property and personal property divisions.
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Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
As Rauh points out, the measure includes a constitutional authorization to lift California’s cap on taxation of intangible personal property.
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Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
The state’s corporate income and business personal property taxes, both honeycombed with exemptions, hardly apply to the new service economy; the same is largely true of the state sales tax.
—
George Liebmann,
Baltimore Sun,
13 June 2026
She is crossed-trained and certified, and has worked in both real property and personal property divisions.
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Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
29 May 2026
As Rauh points out, the measure includes a constitutional authorization to lift California’s cap on taxation of intangible personal property.
—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal property
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Mogbo grabbed the rebound, setting up Sacramento’s final possession.
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The score might not suggest dominance, but Colombia controlled the game from the outset and held possession for nearly two-thirds of the match.
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Understand insurance coverage and document belongings If your home is damaged during a hurricane, dealing with insurance can be a pain.
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Fox News Digital previously reported that cruise lines have also been dealing with a similar battle over poolside loungers, as passengers use towels, bags and other belongings to reserve chairs for hours without actually using them.
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Addam has a dragon and got to swoop in after all the fighting for the warm and fuzzy stuff.
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Tackle one section of a room at a time—a nightstand, dresser, desk, or medicine cabinet—to help give more structure and direction when working in with lots of stuff.
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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal%20property. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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