in proportion
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The plain old S&P 500 represents those companies in proportion to their market capitalization.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026
Of the 350 seats in Bangladesh's parliament, 300 are elected and the remaining 50 are reserved for women who are nominated by political parties in proportion to their electoral performance.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
A $30,000 contribution, while not insignificant, is relatively small in proportion to the overall asset.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 8, 2026
Officers are trained to not stand in front of or reach into moving vehicles, to never pull their firearms unless it is absolutely necessary, and to use force only in proportion to a corresponding threat.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026
As the collar of the average Western worker made its journey from blue to white over the course of the last century, the value of the persuasive arts for career advancement has grown in proportion.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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