During a flood, people should move themselves and their most precious belongings to higher ground quickly.

But when I think of my precious belongings I become sick.

We gave them two addresses to which they could write in case we did not return and told them where our more precious belongings were.

Another had looped a chain and padlock on the flimsy door, to make sure precious belongings stayed safe.

The ancient Romans called in all their friends, gathered their most precious belongings about them, and had a great feast complete with poetry and music.

I merely brought your uncle the proof in the silver I lifted from his precious belongings.

There was just enough room under the lumpy dome for him and a few precious belongings.

They ask the Jews to bring a suitcase each, containing their most precious belongings.

I suddenly thought of my precious belongings.

The congregation still owns one of the rare mediaeval oaken chests (early 15th century), once containing its precious belongings.