sectioned

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The house was purchased for $1 from the developer, sectioned and transported on flatbed trucks to Altadena.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

If you want frozen garlic — already sectioned and ready-to-use — Trader Joe’s carries the Dorot brand of frozen crushed garlic cubes.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Her family restrained her at home for two hours while waiting for an ambulance, with Lizzy sectioned under the Mental Health Act at York Hospital's emergency department.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Jono was sectioned and spent nearly a month in hospital, followed by six weeks in a supervised residence.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2025

She sectioned out Ifemelu’s hair, plucked a little attachment from the pile on the table, and began deftly to twist.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie