proportion
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But starting this academic year, students who are enrolled less than full time will only be eligible for a proportion of the maximum federal student loan based on their level of enrollment.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
The proportion of individuals in the lowest wealth bracket—below $10,000—fell to just over 42% last year from nearly 75% in 2000.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
The proportion has edged up this year, averaging 10.9% in the first quarter and then 11.4% in April, the data agency notes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
Roughly two-thirds of Black voters said they would support Talarico over Paxton, according to recent public polling — lower than the proportion that have backed the Democratic U.S.
From Salon • Jun. 25, 2026
In short, we are unattractive know-all obsessives who get things out of proportion and are in continual peril of being disowned by our exasperated families.
From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author
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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