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
Ben Allen, 48, is a third-term Democratic state senator who represents the Palisades fire zone and, since the blazes, has authored bills that provide tax relief to fire victims and raise payments for personal property losses.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
David Justin Gorevitz, 51, who has no permanent address, was charged with hate crime – malicious destruction of personal property over a vandalism incident that was discovered on Wednesday, Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Robinson, 86, has separate claims pending against the accusers for allegedly deleting evidence and stealing personal property.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
This can cover repairs needed because of an earthquake and can also insure personal property, debris removal or living expenses while a home is repaired, according to The North Carolina Department of Insurance.
—Eva Flowe
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
David Justin Gorevitz, 51, who has no permanent address, was charged with hate crime – malicious destruction of personal property over a vandalism incident that was discovered on Wednesday, Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026
Robinson, 86, has separate claims pending against the accusers for allegedly deleting evidence and stealing personal property.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
This can cover repairs needed because of an earthquake and can also insure personal property, debris removal or living expenses while a home is repaired, according to The North Carolina Department of Insurance.
—Eva Flowe
april 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for personal property
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Rival ranch owner Beulah Jackson (Annette Bening) and her family won’t make things easy, but Rip and Beth remain one of the toughest couples on television.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The Frost pressed hard in the final frame to tie things up, but the goal would ultimately be Poulin’s second game-winner of the best-of-five series.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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The police have been in possession of the same videos as the social workers, yet no charges have been brought against the parents in criminal court.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Cade Cunningham had a triple-double for Detroit (27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists), but had turnovers on three straight possessions late that were devastating.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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The Ventura County Sheriff's Office said deputies found the victim's belongings in the suspects' vehicles.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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While the incident has since been determined to be a suicide, a note has not been found at the scene, officials said, and none of Mott’s belongings, including a vehicle, have been located by law enforcement yet.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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The Crusaders’ block added five solo stuffs in the third game, slowing down Herzer and Fleming while also giving the home team some momentum.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
10 May 2026
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But yeah, trying to maybe work on stuff during the week, throwing a lot and a lot of high-intent throws.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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“Personal property.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/personal%20property. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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