percent

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Seoul, which has surged more than 40 percent this year on the back of a tech rally, led the retreat by diving more than seven percent as investors returned from a long weekend.

From Barron's

Around 80 percent of all of Nepal's internet traffic is through social media platforms, he said.

From Barron's

China's defence budget "outpaces the wider" Asia-Pacific region, accounting for some 44 percent of regional military spending, the International Institute for Strategic Studies said in its annual report.

From Barron's

Hug de Larauze said refurbishing companies are trying to "counter the scepticism", including with offers for "premium" devices with a like-new finish and fresh batteries -- now accounting for around 20 percent of Back Market's sales.

From Barron's

The strait is especially key to the world energy markets, with around 20 percent of global seaborne oil passing through.

From Barron's