proportionate

Example Sentences

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"Any attempt to turn economic protests into a tool of insecurity, destruction of public property, or implementation of externally designed scenarios will inevitably be met with a legal, proportionate and decisive response."

From Barron's

The government says the guidelines are a proportionate approach to dealing with the flammable cladding crisis.

From BBC

“UBS continues to advocate for a strengthening of the regulatory framework with targeted, proportionate and internationally aligned measures,” it said in an emailed statement.

From The Wall Street Journal

In couples where one partner earns notably more than the other, 49% split expenses proportionate to their respective incomes.

From MarketWatch

But she said any enforcement would need to be proportionate to the setting.

From BBC