percent

Example Sentences

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Notably, 94 percent of confirmed cases are “outbreak-associated,” with a majority of cases stemming from outbreaks that started in 2025.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

There was good news for the troubled auto sector, where orders rose 3.8 percent, and there were also strong increases in demand for metal products.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

“Ultimately you end up maybe making more from what we call penny profit … more in absolute dollars, but maybe the percent margin had to shrink,” Kempczinski said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Ninety-two percent of cases this year are in unvaccinated people.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

He’s still convinced one of us may develop an interest in his beloved language, even though I’ve informed him there’s a zéro percent chance of that happening.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller