percentage

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The biggest percentage declines were in the northernmost counties and the Sierra foothills.

From Los Angeles Times

Oracle stock was up 7.3% at $193.16 on Friday and was on pace for its largest percentage increase since Sept. 10, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From Barron's

The quits rate, or the percentage of workers voluntarily leaving their jobs, was 1.8% in October, according to the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.

From Barron's

The request suggested that that the jury had determined the Angels were responsible for at least a percentage of economic damages.

From Los Angeles Times

You can also make bequests in a will, either by leaving a specific dollar amount or a percentage of your estate.

From MarketWatch