proportion
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And what proportion of mother trees were needed to create a protective effect?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
In contrast, by overexpressing the lypABC hub they obtained a very high proportion of lysing cells.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026
According to the Office for National Statistics, the proportion of people reporting the price of fuel as a reason for increased living costs had risen to 75% in March, up from 38% in February.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Whether or not concerns over artificial-intelligence disruption have been blown out of proportion, one thing is certain: The pressure on the industry shows no sign of abating.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
He needed to “get out from under his debts...and proportion his style and life to his Revenue.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing proportion
"Fears and Phobias," Vocabulary from the article
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Commence Your Life!
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The Articles of Confederation (1777)
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