- present tense form of proportion (3rd person singular).
proportions
Example Sentences
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So, why might there be higher proportions of children with SEN in the schools that are closing?
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
The victory set the stage for an NBA Finals of seismic proportions: the league’s long-dormant big-city franchise versus its up-and-coming giant.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
As millions of years passed, these combined effects caused the two types of material to gather in different proportions beyond Jupiter's orbit.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
The adaptation doesn’t always get the dramatic proportions right.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
William’s disgust had returned to its original proportions.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
