disproportional
Example Sentences
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Peter Zeidenberg, a lawyer for Michel, said Thursday that the sentence was “completely disproportional to the facts alleged” and that Michel plans to appeal the case.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
“The monetary penalties imposed by AB 2716 are grossly disproportional to the gravity of the offense that it is designed to punish,” the lawsuit reads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 28, 2024
Their lawyer, Raj Chada, argued the ban was a "disproportional" infringement on their right to protest because London is "the seat of government".
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2024
Unhealthy guilt occurs when we are not to blame, cannot control the situation, or are experiencing guilt disproportional to the damage.
From Slate ● Feb. 1, 2024
Her round stomach, small head, sticklike arms and legs look disproportional to the rest of her body.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
