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Example Sentences
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Where the article argues voters prefer dramatic personalities, the polling evidence indicates that a significant portion of the California electorate is responding positively to Becerra’s emphasis on competence and accomplishment over theatrical presentation.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026
“We expect to continue growing this portion of our backlog, as we benefit from accelerating demand and invest in new products to expand our offerings for data centers.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
A small portion of these individuals were diagnosed with colorectal cancer within weeks.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
The former French colony borders the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, which provides access to the Red Sea from the Gulf of Aden, through which passes a large portion of trade between Asia and the West.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
“It opens up,” reported Grace, who had taken the lead for the belly-sliding portion of the trek.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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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