a portion
Example Sentences
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Because of that popular campaign, a portion of the “Buffy” fandom thought of Giles as a smokeshow on top of appreciating his vision of what being the only adult in the room looks like.
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026
Local officials said the windfall for teachers, funded by a portion of the parish’s sales tax, reflects an influx of economic activity that is helping to revitalize a slumping region.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Only a portion is reused in food manufacturing, while much of the remainder is discarded.
From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026
Although it's only selling a portion of the company to the likes of us, the price of the shares Elon Musk is selling means we can calculate the price tag of the whole company.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Hundreds of manhunters rushed to claim a portion of the $100,000 reward offered by the War Department.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
