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Meanings of worldly possessions in English
Synonyms
Examples for "worldly belongings"
Examples for "worldly belongings"
1
They have learned that there are more important things than worldly belongings.
2
She sat up, the canvas bag holding her worldly belongings clutched close to her chest.
3
DeLea apartment, July 4: DeLea made a pile of her worldly belongings in this sitting room.
4
Forced from one camp to the next as fighting spreads, they must often leave their worldly belongings behind.
5
At the island's picturesque, cafe-lined port, groups of men wait patiently on benches, their few worldly belongings in backpacks.
1
Have made the following decisions on the disposition of my worldly goods.
2
He was better to do in worldly goods than they had supposed.
3
As worldly goods and pleasures were sacrificed, the more powerful became their
4
The worldly goods with which Berlioz had her endowed, were no better.
5
This act was symbolical of his giving to her his worldly goods.
Usage of worldly possessions in English
1
But Price carried on giving away his worldly possessions whatever the consequences.
2
Many appear to have all their worldly possessions strapped to the roof.
3
Daisy's shopping cart, bulging with all her worldly possessions, was stashed inside.
4
My worldly possessions are fled: let them go; they are in good hands.
5
All my worldly possessions were swept away; all my earthly hopes were blighted.
6
The millions excluded from the worldly possessions turned longingly to a better world.
7
It is no surprise who Houston left all of her worldly possessions to.
8
Then will the rich man joyfully share his worldly possessions with the needy.
9
Possibly many of these worldly possessions are exaggerated, as they generally are everywhere.
10
Mournful little groups would pass, wheeling their total worldly possessions on a barrow.
11
Her bedroom, an attic with a sloping roof, contained all her worldly possessions.
12
Packing one's worldly possessions through the pathless wilderness is a slow, grinding misery.
13
Of all worldly possessions they are the easiest to obtain.
14
An humble house and lot constituted his entire worldly possessions.
15
I was carrying a suitcase with all my worldly possessions.
16
Her flat is small and stores all her worldly possessions.
This collocation consists of:
Worldly possessions through the time
Worldly possessions across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
United States of America
Less common