in proportion
Example Sentences
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Catherine essentially becomes a character in a Sofia Coppola movie who grows increasingly trapped and anguished in proportion to her cosseting.
A $30,000 contribution, while not insignificant, is relatively small in proportion to the overall asset.
From MarketWatch
With those figures, a $30,000 contribution to your condo, while not insignificant, is relatively small in proportion to the overall asset.
From MarketWatch
Officers are trained to not stand in front of or reach into moving vehicles, to never pull their firearms unless it is absolutely necessary, and to use force only in proportion to a corresponding threat.
From Los Angeles Times
A good framework is to hold non-U.S. stocks in proportion to the world equity market.
From Barron's
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