How to Use property in a Sentence

property

noun
  • She owns all sorts of property around town.
  • A unique property of garlic is its strong odor.
  • He was trying to sell stolen property.
  • One of the properties of helium is its lightness.
  • The students were caught smoking on school property.
  • He owns several valuable properties in the area.
  • We are not responsible for the loss of personal property.
  • The two plants have similar physical properties.
  • He was caught trespassing on private property.
  • The property sits on an acre and takes up a full city block.
    Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Clear brush and dense weeds from around your property.
    Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The lender will take the property next month.
    Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • But the property has since changed hands.
    Charles Rilli, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
  • These days, the smart thing to do is to get the most out of your property.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • These days, the smart thing to do is to get the most out of your property.
    Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • But her goal wasn't to make a profit off the property at first.
    Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2023
  • To read more about the new property, check out the full story here.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Discuss how your property will look both right away and years from now.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2026
  • The key now is to rebuild the city’s property base.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
  • There’s not a blade of grass on the entire property.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 27 Feb. 2026
  • More than half an acre gives the property breathing room.
    Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
  • Landowners were asked to check their property for any signs of him.
    Rachel Mergen, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
  • And that was before he was even evicted from the property in the first place.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Can your landlord go through your property?
    Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2025
  • If so, that would set the floor for the minimum bid for the property.
    Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
  • Gracie is one of two giraffes who live on the property.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2026
  • The property really comes alive at dusk, so stick around for it.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Apr. 2026
  • During heavy rains, their property doesn't flood.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The lease rate is $18 per square foot, per the property flyer.
    Journal Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Walking back to the property from an evening stroll feels like a warm hug and welcome back home.
    Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026

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