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

And while it wasn’t well managed, the administration made sure resources were commensurate with its aims.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 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

Her salary, commensurate with her ability and skill and twenty years’ teaching experience, should have been $50,000 a year.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger