Sentence examples for spend a proportion from inspiring English sources

Borrowers may have to spend a proportion of their loan on Chinese goods in return; some observers worry about the laxer environmental standards of Chinese banks.

Many in Scotland's ageing population currently retire relatively early and spend a proportion of the winter months in warmer climates, so incidence in this age group may increase still further in the future, requiring the burden of melanoma care to be increasingly directed toward older people.

We found that children who spend a greater proportion of time under parent care are less active on average, whereas those children who spend a greater proportion of time in camp are more active, after adjusting for potentially confounding factors.

Employees on lower incomes spend a larger proportion of their pay than others.

Low-income families benefit most, because they spend a greater proportion of their wages on food.

There is also pressure on Arts Council England to spend a greater proportion of its money outside London.

If you're on a lower income, you're likely to spend a higher proportion of your money on essentials.

Most people in Britain spend a smaller proportion of their income on food than in other rich countries.

In addition we shop locally, eat out locally, and spend a massive proportion of our income in the local community.

Cubans – both men and women – are incorrigibly vain and will spend a considerable proportion of their income on preening.

Most Sencos spend a large proportion of their time teaching either additional needs classes, or national curriculum subjects, or both.