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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a very modest proportion" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a small or limited amount of something in a context where you want to emphasize its modesty.
Example: "In the survey, only a very modest proportion of respondents indicated that they were satisfied with the service."
Alternatives: "a small percentage" or "a slight amount".
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Out of the total number of incidents reported during the survey period, sociotechnical incidents form a very modest proportion of all medication incidents error (n = 7315%%), but are the third highest type of medication errors reported.
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But my experience suggests it is a very small proportion.
Overall the results for England, Wales and Northern Ireland showed a very modest increase in the proportion of pupils getting at least grade C, up 0.7 percentage points to 68.8%.
G2.2 caused a very modest effect on cell cycle progression as evident by the small increase in proportion of spheroid cells in G1 phase compared to vehicle treated controls.
I asked for a very modest £700.
He's a very modest, efficient mover.
"He's just a very modest fellow..
That is a very modest start.
poverty & a very modest level of living.
He called it "a very modest step".
"Both come from a very modest background," Mostert said.
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