one-fourth

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Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit issued a stunning nationwide injunction that directly affects one-fourth of all abortions in the United States.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

About 21.6 million households, one-fourth of owner households in the U.S., paid HOA or condo fees in 2024, according to a Census Bureau analysis from September.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It’s now abnormally dry in about one-fourth of California, largely in the northeast, according to the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Among the roughly one-fourth of preretirees who said last year that they are delaying retirement, 44% cited inflation as a reason.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 24, 2026

After a little he said, “Eight hundred and forty-three pounds, fifteen shillings, and six and one-fourth pence. Tell me about Machico.”

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham