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disproportionate

[dis-pruh-pawr-shuh-nit] / ˌdɪs prəˈpɔr ʃə nɪt /


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But the protocol had been criticised for placing a disproportionate burden on countries receiving the bulk of the arrivals.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Hispanic older adults face a disproportionate burden of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

“Emotions play a disproportionate role in driving decision-making. A mere inanimate logo, font or typeface goes only so far,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

"A relatively small number of companies have driven a disproportionate share of returns in recent years," wrote Angelina Lai at St. James's Place Asia and Middle East.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

But Van Rensburg was in a class by himself, and we believed that if he were gone, it would make a disproportionate difference for all of us.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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