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The ratings firm now expects the world economy to grow 2.4% this year, down 0.2 percentage points from its previous projection, citing the inflationary impact of higher energy costs and ongoing supply disruptions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
When county workers finished tabulating votes on election night, the gap between the two was eight percentage points.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
Strong market conditions and AI investments drove wealth growth, with stock allocations rising three percentage points to 25% of portfolios.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
The unplanned surgeries have increased by eight percentage points, while the rate of elective caesareans has also increased.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
A third advantage of the Fertile Crescent flora is that it includes a high percentage of hermaphroditic “selfers”—that is, plants that usually pollinate themselves but that are occasionally cross-pollinated.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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