proportion
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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
But even so, those numbers are out of reach for all but a tiny proportion of society.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
There were also larger drop-offs in states where a high proportion of people were automatically re-enrolled in their plans.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Whether or not concerns over artificial-intelligence disruption have been blown out of proportion, one thing is certain: The pressure on the industry shows no sign of abating.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
And these men were a small proportion of the total.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
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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