Sentence examples similar to a third dropping from inspiring English sources

Of those who received associate degrees and transferred to four-year institutions over the last five years, about a third dropped out, according to data gathered by Landmark.

Again, more than a third dropped their application before it could be completed, while 16% could do some work with the right help.

Many of the Dreyfus Fellows ended up in teaching-only positions, and about a third dropped out of academia altogether.

The train rolls forward at about six inches a second, dropping a new tie about every four seconds.

71 mins: Howls of derision as Sir Jonny pulls a second dropped goal attempt wide.

A second dropped shot of the day, this time at 3, and he's already +2.

A third drop out within a year.

More than a third drop their application before the test, sometimes because they have found work.

More than a third drop out with no degree, though some may return later.

One in three school-age Pakistani children does not attend school, and of those who do, a third drop out by fifth grade, according to Unesco.

About a third of those who sign up follow this model; another third keep ordering the chocolate to eat it; and a third drop out, according to Mr. Brooks.