Over the years a considerable portion of the parish had already been enclosed.

A considerable portion of his compositions are religious in nature.

Decker is a rich man, and his daughter comes with a considerable portion, but I care nothing for the wealth.

However, there are 26,000 empty council houses, a considerable portion of which could be brought back into use.

She supplied him with source material for a considerable portion of what he wrote.

A considerable portion of its people are in government service.

You know that for the past 45 years (until recently) we have spent considerable portions of every other year or so in England.

The feast was a considerable portion of the year's calories.

A considerable portion of government spending is assigned to healthcare.

The moment had been many months in preparation, involving a considerable portion of the country's limited resources.