disproportionate

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It also follows ongoing income and wealth asymmetries: The top of the income distribution comprises a disproportionate and rising share of total consumption.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

The patriarchate said it had followed all "imposed restrictions" and acted responsibly since the war began, adding that Sunday's decision was "a manifestly unreasonable and grossly disproportionate measure".

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

“We think the market has overshot, but pricing a couple of hikes would not be wildly disproportionate, given that the energy shock could now trigger second-round effects,” Pantheon economists said in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

A disproportionate share of them will be children.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

He turned his head and waved at his passenger with disproportionate enthusiasm.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead