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

Chinese AI models now cost roughly one-sixth to one-fourth of comparable U.S. systems, according to Rand, and China’s competitive advantage is widening.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 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

Apart from the health concerns of such advice, food production overall produces one-fourth of French carbon emissions, with meat production representing two-thirds of that amount.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 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