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portion

[pawr-shuhn, pohr-] / ˈpɔr ʃən, ˈpoʊr- /




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The final portion of the show had Bieber doing “Yukon,” then “Devotion” with Dijon — the vocals! — then “Essence” with Tems and Wizkid.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

However, the Supreme Court struck down a significant portion of these duties earlier this year, which is expected to require the Treasury to reimburse companies for the surcharges collected.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The modest job growth in March recovered only a small portion of the nearly 109,000 jobs lost in the first two months of 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Dark matter is believed to make up a large portion of the universe, yet it has never been directly observed.

From Science Daily • Apr. 10, 2026

A sizable portion of the crowd clapped after that one.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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