How to Use Belgian in a Sentence

Belgian

noun
  • Eva, a Belgian Malanois, was able to protect her owner by pouncing on the cat.
    Hanh Truong, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024
  • But the Belgian was the man sporting director Txiki Begiristain proposed when the pair left in the summer.
    Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
  • So what does the unfinished business look like for the seemingly untouchable Belgian?
    Aleks Klosok, CNN, 12 Aug. 2024
  • The governor-general of the Belgian Congo, however, declared that the colony would support the Allies.
    Ngofeen Mputubwele, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2023
  • The future queen turned 22 on Wednesday, and the Belgian Royal Palace released two formal portraits to celebrate the occasion.
    Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
  • This, the American reported, was punishment for stealing a pack of cigarettes from a Belgian.
    Ngofeen Mputubwele, WIRED, 21 Aug. 2023
  • But in a sign of what was to come, Hazard’s Bernabeu debut ended up being delayed as the Belgian suffered the first of several injuries that would limit his influence at Madrid.
    Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 24 Aug. 2024
  • The former Toulouse and Gent player will compete for game time with a crowded group of midfield options, most of which are earning considerably less than the Belgian, in Charlotte’s busy upcoming run of games.
    Nicky Wolcott, Charlotte Observer, 19 June 2024
  • There are few animals as beautiful as an Arabian, or as strong and impressive as a Belgian or a Clydesdale, or as striking as an Appaloosa.
    David E. Petzal, Field & Stream, 23 Aug. 2023
  • Kevin de Bruyne is another key figure who is expected to miss a number of matches through injury with the Belgian absent from Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Arsenal.
    Graham Ruthven, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
  • Some sources say Olivier was Belgian, or Belgian-French, some say the salad contained cucumbers instead of pickles, apples in addition to peas, crabmeat in place of chicken.
    G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2023
  • The royal wore two unique outfits for Sunday’s festivities and posed for photos along side Belgian’s royal family.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 22 July 2024
  • Pop in here for plant pop-up sales or trivia game nights or, better yet, just enjoy a pint of Raspberry Hibiscus Belgian Blonde or other cutting-edge flavors from their rotating taps.
    James Powel, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Aug. 2023
  • For the Belgian National Day celebrations on Sunday, the royal wore a formal midi dress designed with a dramatic silhouette — a full, flared skirt and three ornate buttons running down the front of the garment.
    Julia Teti, WWD, 24 July 2024
  • Talenti Belgian Chocolate Gelato This was one of our lower-ranking candidates.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 July 2023

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