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Recent Examples of belong
Most ended up watching games in British or Irish pubs, surrounded by scattered screens and no real sense of belonging.
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Asli Pelit, New York Times, 30 May 2025
In March, clashes between government security forces and pro-Assad armed groups spiraled into sectarian revenge attacks on members of the Alawite sect to which Mr. Assad belongs.
—Ghaith Alsayed, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
But this year, that sense of belonging feels more uncertain.
—Rabbi Andrew Oberstein, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
But the inclusion of migrants, the vast majority of whom were not listed in CBP data as having been accused of any felonies, raises deeper questions about what kind of data belongs in a criminal database.
—Dhruv Mehrotra, Wired News, 29 May 2025
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Asli Pelit, New York Times, 30 May 2025
In March, clashes between government security forces and pro-Assad armed groups spiraled into sectarian revenge attacks on members of the Alawite sect to which Mr. Assad belongs.
—Ghaith Alsayed, Christian Science Monitor, 30 May 2025
But this year, that sense of belonging feels more uncertain.
—Rabbi Andrew Oberstein, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
But the inclusion of migrants, the vast majority of whom were not listed in CBP data as having been accused of any felonies, raises deeper questions about what kind of data belongs in a criminal database.
—Dhruv Mehrotra, Wired News, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belong
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Americans are living longer, staying healthier, and working in less physically demanding jobs.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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For SMEs working toward being nature positive, success depends on having a clear purpose, setting measurable goals, and staying flexible as strategies evolve.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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For instance, Santa Ana voters were set to decide on a measure that would have allowed noncitizens to vote in local elections, but this pertained solely to voting rights, not election administration.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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The panel's judgement pertained to two lawsuits — one filed by a group of states led by Arizona and Oregon, and other led by several small businesses.—
Elizabeth Robinson,
NBC news,
29 May 2025
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What went right, what went wrong, and what are the prospects for Elon's mammoth rocket meeting NASA's goals for a moon landing in 2027?—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
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The funds raised at this event are crucial, as the net proceeds go directly to DMVA, allowing the organization to further its essential nonprofit mission: to bolster and sustain the small businesses that form the heart of the Del Mar community, the news release stated.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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“Belong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belong. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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