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portable

[pawr-tuh-buhl, pohr-] / ˈpɔr tə bəl, ˈpoʊr- /


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The completed system occupies just 0.4 square mm while maintaining high sensitivity and strong resistance to electrical noise, which is a major challenge for portable, low-cost electronics.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

With humidity relatively low, the scorching sun has not hampered too many players physically, with bags of ice and high-tech portable fans keeping them cool on court.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Fans scrambled for the best vantage points, with some choosing trees or portable toilets as spots from which to get the best view.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Frustrated by traditional candle formats, he launched a line of portable candles packaged in small, tuna-like tins designed to make “home follow you wherever you go.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

My dad as a boy in front of a portable hibachi grill, his feet dug into sand.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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