have a portion of
Example Sentences
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"It's better to have a portion of something than nothing at all," he says.
From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026
The departing schools will have a portion of their distributions withheld this spring as part of the settlement.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 6, 2024
He has denied the claims and filed a motion last May to have a portion of it dismissed.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 12, 2023
She faced financial uncertainty as she looked for other jobs and was no longer eligible to have a portion of her student loans forgiven.
From New York Times • Mar. 13, 2023
It may be propagated by division of the strong root-limbs, each of which should have a portion of the smaller roots on them.
From Hardy Perennials and Old Fashioned Flowers Describing the Most Desirable Plants, for Borders, Rockeries, and Shrubberies. by Wood, John