proportion

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Some Big Four firm leaders estimate that agents will contribute between 20% and 30% of a typical financial audit by 2029, essentially the proportion of the human effort that will be removed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

In the U.S., a combination of persistent drought and high costs in 2022 forced producers to kill 13.3% of the national beef cow herd, the highest proportion ever.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

Mark Watson, a committee member for the Wombles, said bottles and cans make up a significant proportion of the rubbish collected by the volunteer group.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

County with the highest proportion of students facing homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

My dad told her not to blow things out of proportion; we’d all survive his half day away.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx