proportion
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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
In contrast, by overexpressing the lypABC hub they obtained a very high proportion of lysing cells.
From Science Daily • Apr. 17, 2026
That proportion is even higher among comedy, business and technology podcasts.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Saxony-Anhalt has the oldest population in Germany, and the proportion of older people is increasing.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
The number grew steadily in proportion to the census of Earth Men already on Mars.
From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury
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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