How to use "portion" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

Example sentences for "portion" in popular movie and book plots

Leland offers to drop the idea, but asks Leslie if he can portion off a small amount of the factory to develop toys of his own. - Toys (film)
The accountant had forged the accounts and now refuses to consider the labour provided by Shambu's father Gangu as portion of debt payoff. - Do Bigha Zamin
She ate just a small portion of it, which saved her. - After the Funeral
Emily plays a portion of Ludwig van Beethoven's Fifth Symphony, he barks along and they name him Beethoven. - Beethoven (film)
This portion of the novel underlines the extreme dislike that Kitty feels for her brother. - Maurice (novel)
This leads him to ransom Lower Elements Police (LEP) Captain Holly Short for a portion of the People's gold. - Artemis Fowl II
The game loosely mirrors a portion of the series' plot, representing most of the events in the first book. - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (video game)
Molly, who gained several clients at the tournament, prepares for a career of helping players with the mental portion of the game. - Tin Cup
For a good portion of the fight against Foreman, Ali leans back against the ropes and covers up, letting Foreman wildly throw punches at him. - Ali (film)
One day, the desperately hungry boys decide to draw lots; the loser must ask for another portion of gruel. - Oliver Twist
To make the character disappear, all he has to do is cut out that portion of the tape and throw it into his fireplace. - A World of His Own
Lou returns to Atlantic City to be with Grace and continue selling a portion of the cocaine that he had stashed away. - Atlantic City (1980 film)
The Count manipulates the bond market and quickly destroys a large portion of Danglars' fortune. - The Count of Monte Cristo
After uploading their data, the group is massacred by Yakuza, but Johnny manages to escape with a portion of the encryption password. - Johnny Mnemonic (film)
The crystal grants them a portion of its power, and instructs them to go forth and restore balance to the world. - Final Fantasy III
Unexpectedly intelligent and hostile natives capture and kill a large portion of the remaining crew, including the captain and Tom's uncle. - Time for the Stars

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