Large portions of them had been lost during the last several years.

He lost a good portion of the family income, and had to learn how to budget.

However, a significant portion of this collection was lost over the years.

Many established shows have lost significant portions of their audience.

Since then, additional portions of the stone have been lost.

In other words, survivors stand to lose a significant portion of their benefits.

He was even willing to lose a portion of his wages for not having worked out the week.

Because the stone was shaped for use in the wall, a portion of the text has been lost.

"Dad lost a good portion of his retirement the day Enron went down several years ago."

Despite losing a large portion of his popular vote from 1921 he still won the district with a solid majority.