disproportional

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In Pulley, the court specifically considered whether disproportional death sentences violated the Constitution.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

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

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

Her dining companion, Blair Brice, said the lamp’s tiny head and heavy base felt disproportional.

From New York Times • Aug. 11, 2022

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