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partition

[pahr-tish-uhn, per-] / pɑrˈtɪʃ ən, pər- /




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Three years ago, he did not know the Punjabi language or what happened during the India and Pakistan partition in 1947 after British rule ended.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The partition that once sealed out the cranks and mediocrities has been permanently sundered.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

The partition of India in 1947 played a significant role in the family's history.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

When one sibling wants to live in the inherited home but cannot afford to buy out the other, it’s usually time for hard decisions: a partition action, if necessary, to sell and move on.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 21, 2026

A bulletproof partition separates the customers from the cashier.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas




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