proportion

Example Sentences

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But that leaves the fund, which Blue Owl is winding down, holding a larger proportion of less attractive loans, analysts said.

From The Wall Street Journal

As the government seeks to control rapidly rising costs, this will mean a smaller proportion of children will retain their legal entitlement to support.

From BBC

Council tax makes up a relatively small proportion of each council's budget but it is the area where the council has the most control.

From BBC

As the government seeks to control rapidly rising costs, this will mean a smaller proportion retain these plans which involve health and social care as well as education needs.

From BBC

The key is proportion: if your base is the size of a lentil or a grain of rice, aim to chop your vegetables to roughly match.

From Salon