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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

Ukraine has become a leader in cost-effective solutions such as portable jammers and acoustic sensors, as well as unmanned robots for evacuating troops.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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

“Every man’s business,” said Wemmick, rather reproachfully towards me, “is portable property.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens




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