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disproportionate

[dis-pruh-pawr-shuh-nit] / ˌdɪs prəˈpɔr ʃə nɪt /


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The group's co-founder Huda Ammori has legally challenged the ban, arguing it was "disproportionate" and infringed human rights.

From Barron's ● Oct. 31, 2026

In her research, women assumed a disproportionate share of this mental labor, particularly the responsibility for anticipating needs and keeping track of whether tasks had been completed.

From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026

The follow-up study, published in Obstetrics & Gynecology, also detected disproportionate reports of certain menstrual changes.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026

Chinese brands pivoted to selling those models and have since seized a disproportionate market share of a vehicle type that has emerged as a sweet spot for consumers looking for fuel economy without compromises.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Even before the government’s efforts to remove it, Sophiatown held a symbolic importance for Africans disproportionate to its small population.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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