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percentage

[per-sen-tij] / pərˈsɛn tɪdʒ /


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The largest percentage rise was in primary schools.

From BBC

The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index for January decreased by 9.7 percentage points to 84.5, potentially impacting consumer spending on cruises.

From Barron's

The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index for January decreased by 9.7 percentage points to 84.5, potentially impacting consumer spending on cruises.

From Barron's

The company’s operating ratio, a closely watched figure that measures the percentage of revenue consumed by expenses, fell to 58.9% from 59.7%.

From The Wall Street Journal

The economy ministry said about two-thirds of a percentage point of GDP growth in 2026 would come from the government's fiscal stimulus.

From Barron's