fraction

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Compared with risks from natural catastrophes, for which almost half of all losses were insured in 2025, Kreuzer said that "cyber risk coverage is still far too low, with only a fraction insured".

From Barron's

Others have pointed out that the cost to pull a borrower’s credit records is a fraction of the cost to originate a mortgage.

From Barron's

The issues affecting some funds account for a small fraction of the overall market and investment from institutions remains strong, he says.

From BBC

The Santa Fe jury deliberated for just seven hours before arriving at a judgment — a fraction of the $2 billion the state had asked for.

From Los Angeles Times

It lasts only a fraction of a second, but inside those movements lies an entire story of personality, identity and obstacles overcome.

From BBC