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"My old competitor's newspaper," he says, "declined proportionably, and I was satisfy'd without retaliating his refusal, while postmaster, to permit my papers being carried by the riders."

From Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings by Bruce, Wiliam Cabell

The revenue of the state ought to be raised proportionably from the whole society, 342.

From An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Garnier, Germain

My old competitor's newspaper declined proportionably, and I was satisfied without retaliating his refusal, while postmaster, to permit my papers being carried by the riders.

From Franklin's Autobiography (Eclectic English Classics) by Franklin, Benjamin

The supply of fine wool, then, proportionably decreased, and that of medium and coarse increased.

From Sheep, Swine, and Poultry Embracing the History and Varieties of Each; The Best Modes of Breeding; Their Feeding and Management; Together with etc. by Jennings, Robert

The number of children attending the schools is doubtless proportionably great.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.