as in probability
a measure of how often an event will occur instead of another
since most car thefts are never solved, there will always be greedy people ready to take advantage of this percentage
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If there is an increase, that percentage is rounded to the nearest 10th of 1 percent, and that determines how much benefits will be boosted by.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
As a percentage, Lake County (17.6%) and Medina County (16.4%), both of which border Cuyahoga, are ranked first and third statewide.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
In comparison to 2021, there was no increase in the percentage of senior executives who were women, people of color, or women of color in these roles – in fact, the percentage of underrepresented top executives decreased.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Joyce’s estimate of value and the percentage of shares seeking appraisal rights implies Silver Lake could be on the hook for more than $1.4 billion, if a judge settles on valuation around $37.70.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
As a percentage, Lake County (17.6%) and Medina County (16.4%), both of which border Cuyahoga, are ranked first and third statewide.
—Sam Allard, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
In comparison to 2021, there was no increase in the percentage of senior executives who were women, people of color, or women of color in these roles – in fact, the percentage of underrepresented top executives decreased.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Joyce’s estimate of value and the percentage of shares seeking appraisal rights implies Silver Lake could be on the hook for more than $1.4 billion, if a judge settles on valuation around $37.70.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 12 Mar. 2025
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