disproportionately

Example Sentences

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He said: "We know, unfortunately, that female candidates and candidates from ethnic minorities within the UK are also disproportionately targeted. So that is an area of concern."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Yet, their challenges are compounded by under-resourced systems, evolving administrative priorities, and persistent inequities in access and support, especially for students from disproportionately impacted backgrounds.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Demand for so-called discretionary items like clothing and shoes has suffered disproportionately as a result.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Hosseini noted in a report that Super Micro’s executive compensation “has long been tied disproportionately to top-line growth, despite weakening underlying financial quality.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Technological advances seem to come disproportionately from a few very rare geniuses, such as Johannes Gutenberg, James Watt, Thomas Edison, and the Wright brothers.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond