partitioned

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In 1880, three-quarters of all Jews in the world lived in Eastern Europe—specifically, in the territory of the former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, partitioned a century before by Austria, Prussia and Russia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

They are in a building with wooden ceiling beams, in an area that appears to be partitioned off with black curtains, with at least one security agent on the perimeter.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

In August 1947, India was partitioned and two new states were born: Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2025

It was partitioned by a huge black grand piano on which was mounted a large, silver-framed autographed picture of Walt Disney himself.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2025

The attic of our home was partitioned into two small rooms.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya