proportionate

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Responding to the claims, the police force said it had taken "appropriate and proportionate action" to bring the rave to a "safe conclusion".

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi said Tuesday that the country would continue "proportionate and legitimate defensive measures until the other side ceases its violations".

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

“The relief must be proportionate to the harm,” Parker added, “and that means structural separation of primary ticketing, resale ticketing, venue operation, national tours, advertising/sponsorship, and artist management must be seriously considered.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Transurban reported 1H proportionate Ebitda of A$1.55 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

“They hold vast portions of the nation’s wealth and pay a proportionate share of the taxes.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling