proportion
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In contrast, by overexpressing the lypABC hub they obtained a very high proportion of lysing cells.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026
This means each state's seats would rise in proportion to its current share.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
That proportion is even higher among comedy, business and technology podcasts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
The regions of Tennessee and Mississippi where xAI is operating its plants have a particularly large proportion of Black residents, the suit says, and several have reported health impacts and concerns from the plant.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
The number grew steadily in proportion to the census of Earth Men already on Mars.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
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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