fraction

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Although only a small fraction of schizophrenia patients carry mutations in grin2a, the researchers suggest that dysfunction in this circuit may represent a shared mechanism underlying cognitive impairments in some patients.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

According to a new study by Northwestern Mutual, Americans’ heightened expectations for how much they’ll need for retirement come as actual retirement savings remain a fraction of that goal for many.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The proposed measure could recoup at least $4.5 million in Commerce, only a fraction of the expected $8-million to $18-million loss as a result of the ban, said Mayor Kevin Lainez.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

That’s a 55% premium to the stock’s closing price Wednesday, but only a fraction of the $21 a share valuation it went public at in late 2021.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Even with their combined strength, the friends could not budge it a fraction.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques