portion
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The spectacled Beijinger admitted he was nervous for the essay portion of the Chinese test.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Like other employees, Hernandez had the option to use a portion of his paycheck to buy more shares, which he did over the years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
A tiny portion of her life was portrayed in The Crown.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
This is the “other” category in those companies’ earnings statements, which explains a large portion of their first-quarter earnings surprises.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
I eased my conscience by giving him an extra-large portion of oats before opening the stable door for him.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
Vocabulary lists containing portion
The ACT: The Language of the Test, List 1
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Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address" (1863)
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 3
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