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partition

[pahr-tish-uhn, per-] / pɑrˈtɪʃ ən, pər- /




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Three years ago, he did not know the Punjabi language or what happened during the India and Pakistan partition in 1947 after British rule ended.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

The partition that once sealed out the cranks and mediocrities has been permanently sundered.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

The partition of India in 1947 played a significant role in the family's history.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

Should your brother refuse to sign a quit-claim deed, your mother would have to file a partition action in the courts to force a sale of the house and divide the proceeds.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 18, 2025

He bent down and looked at the shoes underneath the partition.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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