commensurate

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A sixth and final draft, seen by AFP, greenlights member states -- either unilaterally or as "voluntary multinational naval partnerships" -- to use "all defensive means necessary and commensurate with the circumstances."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Americans and others in the developed world also have exploited efficiencies in power use that have allowed major economies to grow without creating commensurate demands for electrical power.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

A common concern around the AI trade is that companies are spending a lot of money to build out AI infrastructure but aren’t seeing commensurate returns in terms of paid uptake.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 14, 2026

Aberdeen said "results and performances have fallen below the required standard and have not been commensurate with the level of investment made in the first-team squad and football operation".

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

Most others believe that recent Mexican immigrants will eventually take their place in society, and perhaps someday muster political clout commensurate with their numbers, though significant impediments are slowing their progress.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times