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portable

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


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The airline said the captain decided to divert "in line with safety regulations" after a passenger informed crew during the flight that the portable charger was in the hold of the aircraft.

From BBC • May 24, 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

Popcorn also was introduced here, an enduring, portable American snack.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The company makes ultra-low-power semiconductors for devices like smart watches, industrial sensors, smart-home products, and portable game consoles.

From Barron's • May 12, 2026

The book was more like a portable, papery hope chest.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake




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