Sentence examples for about a fifth of from inspiring English sources
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The phrase "about a fifth of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when estimating or approximating a quantity that represents one-fifth of a whole.
Example: "About a fifth of the participants in the survey reported feeling satisfied with the service."
Alternatives: "approximately one-fifth of" or "roughly 20 percent of".
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