portion
Example Sentences
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That leaves a significant portion of the journey unexplained by natural processes alone.
From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026
The spectacled Beijinger admitted he was nervous for the essay portion of the Chinese test.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
These vices will damage a growing portion of society.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
If we were to leave, we would lose a portion of our buy-in — about $80,000.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
When Masoud would bring home a box of Orich candy bars, he would run and put his portion into the pockets of his clown.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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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