in proportion

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Recent Examples of in proportion 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 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 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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“In proportion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/in%20proportion. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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