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portable

[pawr-tuh-buhl, pohr-] / ˈpɔr tə bəl, ˈpoʊr- /


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The Order: The Bacon, Egg & Cheese Stuffed Bagel makes the popular breakfast sandwich extra portable.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

It recently announced its first product, a portable water-filtration device designed for use by everyone from emergency-response organizers to people looking to get off the grid, with deliveries scheduled for late this year.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Meanwhile, Japan’s transport ministry and South Korea’s major airlines have banned passengers from using portable chargers in flight altogether.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Modern versions of retro staples like a portable cassette player and a vinyl display cabinet hit the perfect note for a passionate spinner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Dodger reared up and backed into a portable grill beside the pool before Akira could grab his reins.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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