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Recent Examples of belong
There are exceptions for those who live and work downtown, but Bass emphasized that those who did not belong in the area would be arrested.
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 11 June 2025
But while others might see something to ridicule, Margarita sees something entirely different: a way to belong.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
The business case for belonging A sense of belonging allows people to bring their best selves to work.
—Sander Van ‘t Noordende, Forbes.com, 2 June 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 Assad belongs.
—Arkansas Online, 1 June 2025
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 11 June 2025
But while others might see something to ridicule, Margarita sees something entirely different: a way to belong.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 10 June 2025
The business case for belonging A sense of belonging allows people to bring their best selves to work.
—Sander Van ‘t Noordende, Forbes.com, 2 June 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 Assad belongs.
—Arkansas Online, 1 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belong
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True leadership shows in moments of ambiguity by staying composed, guiding teams through change and fostering a culture of innovation.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The bullet stayed lodged inside her, forcing her to carry a constant reminder of the violence that shattered her sense of safety, until Punch removed it from her back in November.—
Bram Sable-Smith,
CNN Money,
3 June 2025
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From adding a dynamic weapon like George Pickens into the fold to keeping the curtains up on what exactly the offense will look like under first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer, Prescott delved into a variety of topics pertaining to the upcoming season.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
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Zahn’s Garrity statement, pertaining to statements given under immunity during an internal investigation, was used in his prosecution.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Edmonton gets Nurse help, Panthers three-goal lead gone The Panthers spent most of the second period pinned into react mode, allowing Edmonton neutral zone space to rev up their assaults on the Panthers zone.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
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Tristen goes for Zubair — like many this season, gone too soon!—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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“Belong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belong. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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