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  • noun Plural form of portland.

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Examples

  • Two years ago, the city told its own agency, TPLC, to cede control of 170 hectares of city-owned portlands west of Leslie St. to Waterfront Toronto.

    Thestar.com - Home Page Royson James 2011

  • Two years ago, the city told its own agency, TPLC, to cede control of 170 hectares of city-owned portlands west of Leslie St. to Waterfront Toronto.

    Thestar.com - Home Page Royson James 2011

  • The NDP mess left by David Miller includes a $300 million surplus; environmental care and concern and action; a plan to redevelop the portlands and waterfront, which Doug Ford wants to take over and destroy; compassionate and care of the various diverse groups in the city; attendance at and support of the Gay Pride parade and community; knowledge of Margaret Atwood; and relatively good relations with the unions.

    Thestar.com - Home Page 2011

  • But some wonder if the annual tradition's days are numbered as the city pushes for re-development of its portlands.

    Toronto Sun 2010

  • But some wonder if the annual tradition's days are numbered as the city pushes for re-development of its portlands.

    Toronto Sun 2010

  • Was originally going to be the portlands but city hall was worried about having to fish hookers out of the water every so often.

    Original Signal - Transmitting Buzz 2010

  • I'll be enjoying the view of the skyline from the portlands tonight.

    ehMac.ca mrjimmy 2010

  • The choice facing city council this week on whether to fund the massive Filmport studio in the portlands was pretty bleak.

    Toronto Sun 2009

  • "Now it appears the city is considering shoe-horning the portlands project into next year's capital plan at the possible expense of other projects that have been in the plans for years.

    Thestar.com - Home Page 2010

  • "Now it appears the city is considering shoe-horning the portlands project into next year's capital plan at the possible expense of other projects that have been in the plans for years.

    Thestar.com - Home Page 2010

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