parts
Britishplural noun
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personal abilities or talents
a man of many parts
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short for private parts
Example Sentences
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"Parts of the aircraft are scattered hundreds of meters away, so the information we have is still very preliminary," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 14, 2026
Parts of Barrow are among the most health-deprived areas in the U.K., according to the Cumbria Community Foundation, a charity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 14, 2026
Parts of east Birmingham are a stark example of a national dilemma: why are so many working-age people currently out of work?
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
Parts of the jewelry market appear to be softening, and people are, understandably, more security-conscious about where they wear their watches and rocks.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Australia is the logical continent with which to begin our around-the-world tour, applying the lessons of Parts 2 and 3 to understanding the differing histories of all the continents.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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