Japanese cultured pearls have come to monopolise as much as 60% of the world pearl market.

Work is a very important part of life in the United States.

Land occupies the minor portion of the earth's surface.

The government got their majority at the last election.

Imported cars account for less than eight percent.

Books occupy most of his room.

We took a good place to see the parade.

They make up about 12.5 percent of the total population.

He occupies a prominent position in the firm.

Foreign workers make up 30% of his company.

Japan is a service economy, in which services account for more than 50% of the GNP.

Japan's ODA largely consists of concessionary yen credit repayable in 30 years, carrying an interest rate of 2% or so.

Someone else profits from the situation.

The election gave the party a role in the government.

Water makes up most of the earth's surface.

Discretion is the better part of valor.

Between them, the two largest companies account for a share of more than 50% of the market.

Sometimes reading took up half his time.

The debt-servicing cost on bonds will take up major portion of the budget.

If these tendencies continue, those aged 65 or more will account for a quarter of the population within 30 years.