How to Use fraction in a Sentence

fraction

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  • The task was accomplished in a fraction of the time and cost.
    — Eric Waller, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2023
  • Think clothing, shoes, and bags at a fraction of the price.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, Peoplemag, 14 Feb. 2024
  • The shares were still trading at a fraction of their price before the fire.
    — Evan Halper, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2023
  • Even with the pay rise, that’s still a fraction of what workers get at union plants.
    — Chris Isidore, CNN, 13 Sep. 2023
  • The red laces and rich brown nubuck evoke the classic Danner hiking boots for a fraction of the price.
    — Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 30 Dec. 2023
  • Don’t miss out on the chance to snag these items at a fraction of their regular price.
    — Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2024
  • China gives a small fraction of what the United States does.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 25 June 2023
  • That’s a tiny fraction of the armor that protects a Challenger 2.
    — David Axe, Forbes, 15 July 2023
  • When even a fraction of a second matters, that can kill you.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
  • This synthetic area rug is durable and soft to the touch at a fraction of the price of real sheepskin.
    — Lily Gray, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2023
  • That’s a small fraction of the thousands of PFAS chemicals.
    — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2024
  • For trendy pieces at a fraction of the price, Reformation has become the go-to source.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2023
  • And those filings are still just a fraction of the number of people forced out of their rental homes each year.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 3 Sep. 2023
  • Sweater sets, flowy pants, and sneakers are a fraction of their normal price.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Feb. 2024
  • The thrift shop is an excellent place to find high-quality leather items for a fraction of the price.
    — Hannah Holland, Washington Post, 11 July 2023
  • Getting all of these smart features for a fraction of the price is a total steal, but the discount won’t last long.
    — Loren Brutsch, Health, 11 July 2023
  • Even so, that was a fraction of Z1 Extreme Ally's 122fps on Low.
    — PCMAG, 18 Sep. 2023
  • Posts get a tiny fraction of the views that my usual posts do, which is disturbing.
    — Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Here’s a glance at just a fraction of this recent, unprecedented heat, both in the U.S. and abroad.
    — Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 July 2023
  • The pitch viewers hear on TV is a fraction of what the entrepreneurs actually present to the Sharks in the Tank in real time.
    — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Even Sofia Richie—a paragon of quiet luxury—can’t say no to a great pair of jeans that are available at a fraction of the price.
    — Alexis Bennett, Vogue, 21 July 2023
  • However, those two airports still move just a fraction of the traffic seen at the AICM.
    — Fox News, 30 Aug. 2023
  • Here's your chance to finally snap up that air fryer or snag a spot cleaner for a fraction of the price.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • That's a fraction of the $92.9 million that GOP outside groups and candidates have spent on ads so far.
    — Bridget Bowman, NBC News, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Still, that’s a fraction of its global revenue of $50.3 billion during the year.
    — Bloomberg, Fortune Asia, 22 Mar. 2024
  • Snag a look for a fraction of the price on Amazon, where this satin-like midi skirt falls at the perfect length between the knee and ankle.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2023
  • Clean the dirt and grime from your shower and tub in a fraction of the time and with minimal effort, thanks to the Voweek Electric Spin Scrubber.
    — Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Tory Burch: From handbags to shoes, find runway-worthy items at a fraction of the price.
    — Alexis Bennett Parker, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2023
  • Hair Care Sales Ensure your shiniest, healthiest hair to date, all at a fraction of the cost.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 13 Feb. 2024
  • These sales are often done for a fraction of the amount owed so the creditor can recover some of the money.
    — Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024

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