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The phrase "a surprisingly low proportion" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing statistics or data that reveal an unexpected or lesser amount of something compared to what was anticipated.
Example: "In the recent survey, a surprisingly low proportion of participants reported feeling satisfied with their work-life balance."
Alternatives: "an unexpectedly small percentage" or "a shockingly low fraction".
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Echocardiography was performed in a surprisingly low proportion (45%) of patients in whom no focus was established.
Considering the wide-ranging and catastrophic nature of the genocide this may be a surprisingly low proportion and there are several possible explanations.
Both methods showed a surprisingly low proportion of methylated samples (6% and 16%, resp).
Note that a surprisingly low proportion of the APD group scored in the clinical range on the SCAN, given that their original diagnosis was partially based upon SCAN performance.
Given the allegations of corruption uncovered by the Global Fund's Inspector General in some Principal Recipients and sub-recipients, we note a surprisingly low proportion of funds dedicated to measures aimed at increasing accountability/transparency (~1% -US$ 190 000 - of funds allocated to Governance).
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In my experience, a surprisingly small proportion of criminal cases involve the truly dangerous and that depends on whether you consider low-level drug dealers or robbers scary.
A surprisingly small proportion in our study would consider a career abroad.
A surprisingly small proportion had pain in the gluteal areas (3-43-4%
"Which I think is a surprisingly low number.
For the head of an influential government taskforce, Ted Cantle cuts a surprisingly low profile.
Perhaps, as the papers reported, this is indeed a surprisingly low figure.
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