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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a proportion" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a part or fraction of a whole, often in contexts related to statistics, mathematics, or comparisons.
Example: "A proportion of the population prefers online shopping over traditional retail."
Alternatives: "a fraction" or "a share".
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A proportion certainly isn't.
It's a proportion of people paying taxes.
They represent a proportion of the UK.
(a) Proportion of neurons displaying Ca2+ transients.
"It is purely a proportion issue," he said.
Then it measures their reliability as a proportion of this.
Or as a proportion of a country's total indigenous population.
Tuition as a proportion of income has risen.
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Today's pick: a proportion-changing heel from Walter Steiger.
A proportions meta-analysis was undertaken.
A tiny proportion have a website.
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