proportional
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Yet the party performed far better on regional lists - where parties that do not fare as well in constituencies can make gains thanks to a more proportional voting system.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
Agree on a plan for splitting costs, such as a 50/50 split or one that’s proportional to income, to ensure no one feels stretched or resentful.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
Courts and advocacy groups increasingly treated proportional representation as a requirement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
A new proportional voting system in Wales makes it unlikely any one party will have a majority this time around, and it's hard to make accurate predictions.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
After Barack’s victory in Iowa, my message on the campaign trail grew only more impassioned, almost proportional to the size of the crowds that were turning out at rallies.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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