partition

Example Sentences

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The area had been partitioned into villages, each given biblical place names.

From BBC

Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Tangaraju's family members said they were able to meet him from behind a glass partition at Changi Prison after his notice of execution was released last week.

From BBC

A long-running civil war or partition of the country into rival fiefdoms are also possible.

From Seattle Times

Ordering is done at the counter, right next to the massive glass enclosure displaying all the roast ducks, chopped to order behind a small stainless-steel partition.

From Seattle Times

Mejia installed a ping-pong table in a City Hall East break room, favors track suits and frequently brings his corgis Killa and Kirby to a partitioned area in his executive suite, former employees said.

From Los Angeles Times