proportion
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Scotland is home to a high proportion of the UK's otter population.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
In contrast, by overexpressing the lypABC hub they obtained a very high proportion of lysing cells.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026
According to the Office for National Statistics, the proportion of people reporting the price of fuel as a reason for increased living costs had risen to 75% in March, up from 38% in February.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Fuel savings from these measures will help Deutsche Lufthansa reduce the proportion of unhedged fuel—currently 20%—it still needs to purchase, amid significantly higher prices, it said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
But a very large proportion are by no means necessities of life.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
Vocabulary lists containing proportion
"Fears and Phobias," Vocabulary from the article
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Commence Your Life!
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The Articles of Confederation (1777)
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