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Example Sentences

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Growth has been driven by an increasing number of Chinese companies seeking dual listings in Hong Kong, which accounted for half of the total IPO funds raised, according to a recent report by KPMG.

From The Wall Street Journal

In October, the government said that over 40% of the weapons used on the front line were Ukrainian-made and set a target of half by the end of this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

This year, 39 eight-year-olds registered, little more than half the usual number.

From Barron's

Euronext markets, meanwhile, will trade for a half day on New Year’s Eve, with the exception of those in Milan and Oslo, which are shut.

From Barron's

Albatrosses spend almost half of their life on the high seas, making them particularly vulnerable to being injured or killed by fishing boats.

From BBC