portion
Example Sentences
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The court also heard a portion of a victim impact statement written by Ms Nazarova's partner who spoke of how they had planned to marry.
From BBC
This approach allowed them to measure total chemical content as well as the portion that could transfer during use, referred to as "extractable" levels.
From Science Daily
And he turned over big portions of “Everything in Its Path” to survivors, quoting from interviews at length.
The Old Hollywood portion of the structure is still there, with Heston’s Moses watching over us, and the newer sections decked in Egyptian-styled decor.
From Salon
High-deductible plans involve a trade-off: they cost less in terms of monthly premiums but require members to pay a higher portion of costs out of pocket until the deductible is reached.
From Barron's
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