Example sentences of "almost 30 per cent " in BNC.
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| 1 | ICI 's results looked worse still after taking into account its restructuring and disposals ; indicating that underlying profits were down almost 30 per cent . |
| 2 | Despite these house price rises , housing conditions in Manchester remained poor with almost 30 per cent lacking exclusive plumbing facilities . |
| 3 | The proportion averaged one in five for Inner London as a whole , but at borough level ranged from almost 30 per cent in Haringey to under 10 per cent for Kensington and Chelsea and was in fact highest for an outer borough — Brent — at 33.5 per cent . |
| 4 | The non-petroleum deficit was $46,300 million , almost 30 per cent lower than in 1989 . |
| 5 | But turnover in the smaller service division fell 8 per cent and profits were down almost 30 per cent to £6.18 million , reflecting more sluggish demand for spares and service . |