proportion

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"There was completely unacceptable behaviour from a proportion of fans both before and after the match, at what should have been an enjoyable and safe event for all attending," she said, in a statement.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

County with the highest proportion of students facing homelessness.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

For every $100 that American importers spent on goods last year, about $9 went to buy products made in China—the lowest proportion since 2001, when China joined the World Trade Organization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

This is a far higher proportion than we would see if Wall Street analysts were equally likely to overestimate earnings as underestimate them.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

You didn’t have to work the galleries long to realize that a large proportion of inmates were mentally ill.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover