remaining portion
collocation in Englishmeaningsofremainingandportion
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remaining
adjective[before noun]
uk/rɪˈmeɪ.nɪŋ/us/rɪˈmeɪ.nɪŋ/
continuing to exist or be left after other parts or things have been used or ...
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portion
noun[C]
uk/ˈpɔː.ʃən/us/ˈpɔːr.ʃən/
a part or share of ...
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(Definition ofremainingandportionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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Theremainingportionstood intact, in spite of the great shock and weight that the structure received when a 3-ton truck drove over it.
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The selected target points are not only on the projection but also on theremainingportionof the object.
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In the second session, participants completed theremainingportionof the picture-naming experiment and then completed a series of post-tests.
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It was anchored to the right anterior portion of the heart, and compressed theremainingportionof the heart posteriorly.
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The rupture of the subducted slab would have induced the rapid ascent of the amphibolites as well as shallowing of theremainingportionof the still-attached portion of the slab.
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The owners of theremainingportionmay depend upon prompt inspection, if they apply to the local officers.
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Theremainingportionof the site comprising 179 acres consisted of a number of small properties which were acquired altogether for £15,115.
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These passengers have to continue theremainingportionof their journey as best they can.
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Immediately that was done, the donor was able to sell theremainingportionof the land at a greatly enhanced price.
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It is theremainingportionthat may give rise to the cases about which we are talking.
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First, theremainingportionof the county water scheme should be completed as soon as possible.
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The figure of £300 has been inserted in order to provide for expenditure that might arise in theremainingportionof the financial year.
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The statements in theremainingportionof the question are correct.
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Theremainingportionwas constructed subsequently to 1896.
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They have to make their living as best they can during theremainingportionof the year, and they have to pay the contribution.
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Theremainingportionof the new paragraph (c) spells out in terms which are perfectly plain that the fine and the private court are not permitted.
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The bank then loans the company theremainingportionof the amount paid to the owner.
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Groceries sector is the second largest commercial activity, covering 24.40% (1,449 unit) while wholesale activities cover theremainingportionof the pie with about 3.40%.
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Theremainingportionof the structure was revitalized into a new youth basketball venue in 1998.
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