commensurate

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Bahrain had brought a resolution that, according to the final draft seen by AFP, greenlights member states to use "all defensive means necessary and commensurate with the circumstances."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The basic idea is these computers are now advancing technology and processing time and speed at an arc that is not commensurate with the arc of technological advancement over the past 100 years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

And while it wasn’t well managed, the administration made sure resources were commensurate with its aims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

“Slashing debt to levels commensurate with others in the industry could take several years.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

“There will also be a commensurate punishment —although I haven’t yet decided quite what that will be. I’ll inform you by the end of the day, Gene.”

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell