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Example Sentences
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Evacuation orders have been issued in portions of the cities of Garden Grove, Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Stanton and Westminster.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
“Then divide the beef you won’t be using on Memorial Day into portions and freeze it for later,” Rice said.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
Flight-tracking data cannot give a complete picture of US activity off Cuba as military aircraft do not always broadcast their positions but share their location for portions of a flight.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
When the ice becomes thin enough, large portions can suddenly detach and break away at once.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
Ifemelu took tiny portions, pleased she had snacked on some nuts before they left; she did not like soul food.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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