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disproportionate

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


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Dan Archer, chief executive of Visiting Angels in Sheffield, said any pressures on the cost of living had a "disproportionate impact" on home carers because of low pay.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Because he maintained his innocence and went to trial, he received a sentence disproportionate to his co-defendants, who pleaded guilty and acted as cooperating witnesses.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Temu said it disagreed with the EU and that the fine was "disproportionate".

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

This is my favorite use for pickle juice, partly because the payoff feels disproportionate to the effort.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

Keystone species have disproportionate impact on their ecosystems.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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