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
The proposed rule explains that a plan sponsor can adopt a lifetime income solution so long as it determines, “within its discretion, that the lifetime income benefit provides commensurate value for the fees charged.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
The basic idea is these computers are now advancing technology and processing time and speed at an arc that is not commensurate with the arc of technological advancement over the past 100 years.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
“Slashing debt to levels commensurate with others in the industry could take several years.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026
“There will also be a commensurate punishment —although I haven’t yet decided quite what that will be. I’ll inform you by the end of the day, Gene.”
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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