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portable

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


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It recently announced its first product, a portable water-filtration device designed for use by everyone from emergency-response organizers to people looking to get off the grid, with deliveries scheduled for late this year.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

Airlines’ rules vary, leaving passengers to navigate different restrictions on their portable chargers from one airline to the next.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Modern versions of retro staples like a portable cassette player and a vinyl display cabinet hit the perfect note for a passionate spinner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

During raids on museums, looters largely focused on the most portable and valuable items, leaving the heaviest behind.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

This 1940 photograph shows a woman using a portable typewriter of the time.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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