disproportionately
Example Sentences
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Rising income inequality, recent research shows, is a key predictor of the erosion of democratic institutions, and the “care economy,” which is disproportionately shouldered by women, sits at the heart of this challenge.
From Salon
Several "disproportionately represented" brands, such as Glow, Drunk Elephant or The Ordinary, market themselves as healthy, supposedly natural alternatives to chemical-laden competitors.
From Barron's
Young people remain disproportionately represented as both victims and perpetrators.
From BBC
Ms Ammori's lawyers argue that the ban is unlawful because it disproportionately interferes with the right to freedom of expression and assembly - and the then home secretary failed to consider that impact.
From BBC
He said drivers without home chargers were already paying more in tax for public charging, and rural and low-income drivers would be disproportionately affected.
From BBC
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