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Recent Examples of portable The contractor had to rent a portable toilet for the workers for the duration of the project. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025 There was a sewer ditch that ran along a set of barracks, and some portable toilets that were pulled back and forth between barracks for people to use and then emptied into the ditch. Sacha Pfeiffer, NPR, 22 July 2025 And in an era of rising geopolitical tensions, having a portable scanner that can also detect explosives could be a critical layer in national defense. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2025 Ooni is known for its portable pizza ovens that turn backyards and campsites into DIY pizzerias. Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for portable
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Adjective
  • These screenings help Phoenix Elementary nurses determine which students may benefit from a referral to the mobile vision clinic.
    Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
  • Satellite internet constellation Starlink provides network coverage for around 130 countries and territories, with the aim of offering global mobile broadband.
    Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
Adjective
  • During the event, leadership discussed the story behind its modular pod nuclear plants and its non-nuclear reactor designed specifically for data centers.
    Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • If a multi-person perch is a priority, MDF Italia’s Cosy Outdoor sofa is a modular option with a sleek frame balancing contemporary form with classic design.
    Rachel Gallaher, Robb Report, 27 July 2025
Adjective
  • The addition of music, exterior lighting and a movable gun made this first time appearance to Comic-Con, a fan favorite from the start.
    Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 July 2025
  • The movable format can be assembled in as little as a week.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 24 July 2025

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“Portable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/portable. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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