How to Use in proportion in a Sentence
in proportion
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These treats should always be given in moderation and in proportion to the size of your dog.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 July 2026
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Agentic systems perform in proportion to the context they are given, and in claims, the context is the work.
—Manish Garg, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026
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In constructing their brief for independence, the authors did not weigh each grievance in proportion to its overall importance.
—Joseph Thorndike, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
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During this period, the traffic of vessels will be in proportion to the numbers of prewar traffic being restored by the Islamic Republic of Iran.
—Arkansas Online, 17 June 2026
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The county’s tax rate is projected to remain the same in 2027, which means tax revenues will go up in proportion to property value increases, with adjustments for homestead exemptions.
—Rafael Olmeda, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2026
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