in proportion
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During this time, the number of vessels the US allows through Iranian ports will be in proportion to the traffic being restored by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
The US will in return lift its naval blockade on Iran's ports, but only in proportion to how much commercial shipping is restored, it said.
From Barron's ● May 28, 2026
While still modest in proportion to the rest of the firm’s business, capital attracted from wealthy investors is “growing very quickly,” Teskey said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
A $30,000 contribution, while not insignificant, is relatively small in proportion to the overall asset.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 8, 2026
Eric’s father was the clerk of the county court and often passed on news of particularly juicy trials to Eric, whose popularity increased in proportion.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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