in proportion
Example Sentences
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He concluded that “any change or reform worth doing will bring criticism, generally in proportion to its importance.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
The US will in return lift its naval blockade on Iran's ports, but only in proportion to how much commercial shipping is restored, it said.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
Of the 350 seats in Bangladesh's parliament, 300 are elected and the remaining 50 are reserved for women who are nominated by political parties in proportion to their electoral performance.
From BBC ● Feb. 13, 2026
A $30,000 contribution, while not insignificant, is relatively small in proportion to the overall asset.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 8, 2026
The number grew steadily in proportion to the census of Earth Men already on Mars.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
