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When assigning sections, Millepied used a curatorial eye to give the choreographers portions of music he knew they’d be able to experiment with and make the most of.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

With affordability top of mind, Olive Garden recently introduced a smaller portions menu, with all items priced under $20, and the same unlimited salad and breadsticks.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

Researchers analyzed large portions of the mouse genome, monitoring both genetic sequences and 12 previously recognized patterns of inherited DNA methylation.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Flight-tracking data does not give a complete picture as military aircrafts often only share their location for portions of a flight.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I spend most of my hour-long break between jobs attempting to remove the edible portions of the slacks with a sponge and then drying them over the hood of my car in the sun.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich