in proportion
Example Sentences
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You can imagine their scale when I tell you the laces, which are in proportion to the shoes, are seat belts.
From Washington Post
Punishment is the way society enforces its norms, but it should be in proportion to the offense.
From New York Times
Jean-Marc Bonedeau, head of Planfor nursery, told Reuters over the phone that he has seen a drop of "classic" forest varieties in orders, not in volume but in proportion:
From Reuters
The problem is already immense and is projected to balloon in 10 years as the number of middle-aged individuals, the group that usually cares for seniors, shrinks in proportion to the number of seniors, Swanger said.
From Seattle Times
The seven-member committee is made up of four Conservatives and three opposition lawmakers, in proportion to the parties' representation in parliament.
From Reuters
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