proportional
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“If the transaction closes, then we could potentially estimate an 8% uplift in proportional earnings through FY27-28, and the potential for improved distributable free cash flows and ultimately distributions,” RBC says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Europe’s proportional politics being what they are, this makes the party the top vote-getter by roughly 7 percentage points and puts leader Elif Eralp in position to form the municipal administration.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
"Our results show that as discussions around proportional representation in the UK get more attention, there is no such thing as a 'perfect' system," said Klausen.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 2, 2026
Another proposal he has reportedly backed is a proportional property tax - an annual tax based on a percentage of the property's value.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
This states that the body will accelerate, or change its speed, at a rate that is proportional to the force.
From "A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays" by Stephen Hawking
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