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disproportionately

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




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"Europe largely missed out on the first digital revolution, as the commercial gains from the spread of information and communication technologies were captured disproportionately elsewhere," Lagarde said at a World Economic Forum event in Geneva.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

It has made more money in an arguably disproportionately less volatile environment, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

But experts say the industry is disproportionately vulnerable to the impact of AI.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

I grated a ripe tomato into a bowl, an operation I find disproportionately satisfying.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

It may reach a foot in height, with a disproportionately large head and hard, bony feet.

From "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling




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