disproportionate

Example Sentences

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The court said the request for a three-month suspension was "disproportionate" - but did order age verification for the sale of adult products.

From BBC

Only young female participants were included, a group in which anxiety and sleep problems have been increasing at a disproportionate rate.

From Science Daily

Becky said her daughter also began receiving sanctions she viewed as disproportionate.

From BBC

A sustained downturn in the stock market would be an even bigger danger because it would hit people who account for a disproportionate share of consumer spending.

From Barron's

A sustained downturn in the stock market would be an even bigger danger because it would hit people who account for a disproportionate share of consumer spending.

From Barron's