commensurate
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Bahrain had brought a resolution that, according to the final draft seen by AFP, greenlights member states 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
“Slashing debt to levels commensurate with others in the industry could take several years.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026
The rapid shift in viewership toward YouTube, however, hasn’t been matched by a commensurate movement in spending among many big brands, according to marketers, YouTube creators and others.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026
It seemed a confirmation—we were in the wilderness now—and a gratifying, totally commensurate reward for a day of hard toil.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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