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partition

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




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West Bengal's history of migration dates back to the partition of British India in 1947.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

It survived colonial rule, a bloodied partition, the tumult of independence and Delhi's transformation into a sprawling megacity.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

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

But then the waitress strode around the partition with my food.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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