portion

Example Sentences

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At the same time, a notable portion originates from southern regions including southern Indonesia, Malaysia, and Indochina.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

“What was needed of the Fact Finder was a dive into the financial analysis of both parties to determine what portion of the budget could be allocated to these needs,” wrote the union’s Brian McNamara.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The Postal Service has been a key cog in Amazon’s shipping network, providing a significant portion of the so-called last-mile deliveries of packages to people’s homes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The Earth appears to us as upside down, with the western Sahara and Iberian peninsula visible to the left and the eastern portion of South America to the right.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

“I suppose I should go and break my fast before Cook gives away my portion to that scallywag son of hers, Leo!”

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland