Sentence examples for a third are from inspiring English sources

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by a third are

The phrase "a third are" is not correct in standard written English.
It is likely intended to express a fraction or proportion, but it requires a different structure to be grammatically correct.
Example: "A third of the participants are satisfied with the results."
Alternatives: "One-third are" or "A third of".

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Roughly a third are Mexican.

The Economist

Now only a third are.

The Economist

A third are homeless.

The New York Times

Nearly a third are in China alone.

The Economist

Perhaps a third are principled unionists.

The Economist

At least a third are now jobless.

The Economist

About a third are women.

The New York Times

More than a third are foreign-born.

The New York Times

A third are in Scotland and Wales.

The Guardian - Business

Roughly a third are EU citizens.

The Guardian

A third are more than 15 minutes late.

The Economist

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