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portion

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




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That leaves a significant portion of the journey unexplained by natural processes alone.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

In addition to building their resumes, teens able to invest a portion of their pay from working also have the potential to maximize the opportunity for those dollars to compound for decades to come.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Although it's only selling a portion of the company to the likes of us, the price of the shares Elon Musk is selling means we can calculate the price tag of the whole company.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

A big portion of MLP income may qualify as returned capital and thus is tax deferred.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

What not to feed chickens: Avoid desserts, citrus peels, coffee grounds, moldy food, and junk food, and limit scraps to a small portion of your chickens’ meals.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones




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