disproportional

Example Sentences

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The Federation of Small Businesses said that firms employing older and younger workers, who tend to take more sick days, would be disproportionally penalised at a time when the government wants to increase economic activity.

From BBC

Men die nearly four years earlier than women, on average, and are disproportionally affected by a number of conditions, including heart disease and type 2 diabetes, according to the government.

From BBC

“The monetary penalties imposed by AB 2716 are grossly disproportional to the gravity of the offense that it is designed to punish,” the lawsuit reads.

From Los Angeles Times

Their lawyer, Raj Chada, argued the ban was a "disproportional" infringement on their right to protest because London is "the seat of government".

From BBC

The department plans to prioritize rebates for people with lower incomes, or who live in communities with disproportionally high levels of air pollution or who drive a high number of miles for work, Hershkowitz said.

From Seattle Times