disproportionate
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State laws in the Golden State have a disproportionate impact on the global tech industry because so many of the top tech titans are based here.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2026
"Domestic storage requires investment in physical security, audit infrastructure, and insurance; costs that can be disproportionate for smaller central banks," they said.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Although rural communities require a disproportionate amount of attention, they’re not the only communities that are vulnerable.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
The AI boom is soaking up a disproportionate share of investment and with bond-market jitters worldwide, longer-term interest rates and residential construction are headed in the wrong direction for now.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
Running behind his father, Ben began to feel a disproportionate joy rise in him.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
Vocabulary lists containing disproportionate
Power Prefix: dis-
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President Trump's Second State of the Union Address (2019)
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