proportionate

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“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

The panel concluded that a banning order stopping her from teaching was "proportionate and in the public interest".

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

They did not wholly reject the idea but said the measures should be "limited, proportionate and based on a clear understanding of the consequences".

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

I’m struck, suddenly, by how handsome he is—all his features are proportionate, his eyes dark and lively, his skin bronze-brown.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth