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partition

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




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The film, whose title means "I will return", tells the story of a romance that survives nearly eight decades, inspired by real-life accounts from families affected by the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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

Justin announced one evening around the partition: “I’m going to get out of my cage tonight and wander around a bit.”

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien




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