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 access ducts they built to reach him have collapsed several times, highlighting the dangers the work poses to the rescuers as well as Gil.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
"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 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
As a rule, brave explorers do not have worried governesses mouthing objections to their adventures in Parts Unknown.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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