at some portions vs in some portions

Both "at some portions" and "in some portions" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "At some portions" is used when referring to specific points or locations within a larger area, while "in some portions" is used when talking about areas or sections within a whole.

Last updated: March 24, 2024

at some portions

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to specific points or locations within a larger area. It implies a more precise or pinpointed reference.

Examples:

The road was smooth, but bumpy at some portions.
At some portions of the trail, the view was breathtaking.
The river widens at some portions before narrowing again.

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However, even in such circumstances, some portions of the total amount may be easily determinable.
The money that allows me to help you and your mother... in some portion comes from these men.
Y'all need to learn some portion control.
Obstruction of displays in this context means to render not visible some portion (any portion) of the relevant displays from the driver's normal seating position.
Obstruction of displays in this context means to render not visible some portion (any portion) of the relevant displays from the drivers' normal seating position.
He doesn't lose the water right, he just chooses to apply that right, or some portion of it, to the stream, instead of to the land.
It must be noted that on some portions of the motorway network in the Community territory the speed of vehicles is not limited and that driving rules fall largely under the competence of the Member States according to the principle of subsidiarity.
In the partial recycling of waste gas, some portions of the sinter waste gas are recirculated to the sintering process.
Portions shall be indicated using the word 'portion'.
And that ends the conversation portion of this detention.
One portion of hot beans please.
You know America struggles with portion size.
I'm styling photo shoots for New York portions...
For example, an entity might be required by government legislation to issue some portion of its shares to nationals of a particular country, which may be transferred only to other nationals of that country.
he just chooses to apply that right, or some portion of it, to the stream, instead of to the land.
The use of recycled materials as feedstock for the repair of packaging materials, where some portion of the recycled materials can contain heavy metals, shall not be considered to be intentional introduction of heavy metals.
On the other hand, should anti-dumping duties be imposed, it cannot be excluded that an increase in the production in the Community may occur, possibly involving a relocation of some portion of the production back to the Community.
For example, an entity might be required by government legislation to issue some portion of its shares to nationals of a particular country, which may be transferred only to other nationals of that country.
Packaged foodstuffs generally contain several portions and the amount of 100g does not usually correspond to a portion that would be eaten by a consumer.
One portion is analysed as such and known amounts of the standard analyte are added to the other test portions before analysis.

Alternatives:

at certain points
at specific locations
at particular sections
at various spots
at different intervals

in some portions

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when talking about areas or sections within a whole. It implies a more general or inclusive reference.