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Instead, the analysis shows that these young worlds must have changed dramatically early on, quickly losing large portions of their thick atmospheres as the surrounding disk of gas around their star disappeared.

From Science Daily

If you are putting down 20% — a portion of your inheritance — and commingling it in this property, you should at least get that back in full if your marriage goes south.

From MarketWatch

Others have vowed to donate a portion of proceeds to organizations in support of immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times

Taking part in a World Cup race in Crans Montana, Vonn lost control while attempting to land a jump on the upper portion of the course and slid into the safety netting.

From Los Angeles Times

She had flown over a portion of the forest to a cliff, which led down to a sandy cove where boats often moored.

From Literature