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Recent Examples of belong
Chief Justice Roger Taney declared that in doing this, Lincoln had exercised a power that belonged only to Congress.
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Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 12 Feb. 2025
While this will continue to evolve, what won’t change is our commitment to fostering a company culture where everyone belongs and everyone can excel, enabling us to deliver the globally appealing entertainment that drives our business.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
The language does not mention diversity but focuses on belonging.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
The escalation of the conflict puts the Chicago Federation of Labor, to which both unions belong, in a tough spot.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Jaclyn Diaz, NPR, 12 Feb. 2025
While this will continue to evolve, what won’t change is our commitment to fostering a company culture where everyone belongs and everyone can excel, enabling us to deliver the globally appealing entertainment that drives our business.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 11 Feb. 2025
The language does not mention diversity but focuses on belonging.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025
The escalation of the conflict puts the Chicago Federation of Labor, to which both unions belong, in a tough spot.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belong
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Since then, Verona and her children have stayed at her mother’s home, where she was surrounded by close relatives.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2025
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The rest of the race essentially stayed green thereafter.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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All agencies are supposed to use these definitions in interpreting laws and in documents and must get rid of all language pertaining to gender identity.—
Joseph Lawler,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Feb. 2025
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Much is at stake with the rise of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, which champions tough new rules pertaining to immigration.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
7 Feb. 2025
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But that didn't stop her from going above and beyond to get the perfect shot.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Hathaway's seconds-long appearance quickly went viral on social media as fans embraced the cheerful clip.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Belong.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/belong. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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