portable

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But it was his decision to put his name on a portable kitchen appliance—and a knack for reinventing himself—that made him rich beyond his wildest dreams.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This technology could eventually enable portable or intraoperative devices that enable clinicians to detect cancers at earlier stages, improve the accuracy of biopsy sampling and monitor disease progression through less invasive testing," said Qiu.

From Science Daily

"Given the scale of damage, restoring connectivity was clearly an immediate priority," he said, detailing the Indian military's assistance in providing portable bridges.

From Barron's

One way to quickly deliver water where it’s needed would involve deploying portable hose-like pipes and pumps.

From Los Angeles Times

Collaborating with WSU computer science students, Meredith is creating a searchable database that tracks unconventional writing across thousands of portable artifacts.

From Science Daily