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Recent Examples of belong
Even when he’s engulfed by neo-Nazi demonstrations, Talwar wants nothing more than to belong — a nerve-racking ethical tug-of-war that introduces a sense of danger.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
This is a much longer project, and people don't belong living there right now.
—CBS News, 23 Feb. 2025
Parents frequently comment on the school’s welcoming environment, the level of individual attention their children receive, and the strong sense of belonging.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
According to Oldenburg, these third places are essential for fostering a sense of belonging and for maintaining a functioning civil society.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Feb. 2025
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
This is a much longer project, and people don't belong living there right now.
—CBS News, 23 Feb. 2025
Parents frequently comment on the school’s welcoming environment, the level of individual attention their children receive, and the strong sense of belonging.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
According to Oldenburg, these third places are essential for fostering a sense of belonging and for maintaining a functioning civil society.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belong
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Dairymen trade group stays neutral One big issue facing the Idaho dairy industry is the lack of a year-round visa program.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Feb. 2025
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One thing about Zendaya: sis gon’ stay booked and busy.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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While the content flagged for removal often pertained to minority groups and diversity months, the AP also reported that certain images were cause for confusion.—
James Factora,
Them,
7 Mar. 2025
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One of Estée’s other favorite flowers was the calla lily, and in her memory, the front hall of the home that used to belong to Lauder’s grandparents—a home that is today used for personal holidays and events, sometimes pertaining to Estée Lauder, the company—are decorated with calla lilies.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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While holding onto resentment—or ignoring reality—can lead to distance and anger, letting go allows couples to move forward without carrying the weight of baggage.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Butler went from junior college to Marquette and then was a late first-round draft pick by the Bulls, needing to scratch and claw for playing time before emerging as an All-Star.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Belong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belong. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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