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It previously had used the chemicals in durable water-repellent garments, which accounted for a small portion of the products it sold.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
The final portion of the show had Bieber doing “Yukon,” then “Devotion” with Dijon — the vocals! — then “Essence” with Tems and Wizkid.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
However, the Supreme Court struck down a significant portion of these duties earlier this year, which is expected to require the Treasury to reimburse companies for the surcharges collected.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
At the same time, a notable portion originates from southern regions including southern Indonesia, Malaysia, and Indochina.
From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026
I mean, the fire burned down a portion of a park that’s mostly just scrubby trees and rocks.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
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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