proportional

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Last week, Yadav was sworn into parliament as one of the RSP's lawmakers on its proportional representation list.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The old constituencies and regions are being replaced with 16 new constituencies that will each elect six members using a system of proportional representation.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Then there’s Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey’s proposal, which would let a married couple deduct the first $75,000 of income, with a proportional cut for individuals.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

In the proportional representation vote, RSP was leading with nearly half of the counted votes -- but final results could take several more days.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Yet eagles cannot control the location of the columns, and their maximum carrying capacity is strictly proportional to their wingspan.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari