portion

Example Sentences

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At the same time, a notable portion originates from southern regions including southern Indonesia, Malaysia, and Indochina.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

Saudi officials say they are still progressing toward a bigger and more well-rounded economy beyond oil, and that even accomplishing a portion of Vision 2030 will be a success.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The Earth appears to us as upside down, with the western Sahara and Iberian peninsula visible to the left and the eastern portion of South America to the right.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“If any portion of the project fails, they are not going to be holding the bag.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The crunching stopped as his nose pushed around the large portion of remaining bits.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas