disproportionate

Example Sentences

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Although only about 25 of Slate’s 500 employees work out of the Long Beach studio, it has a disproportionate effect on the company’s product.

From Los Angeles Times

Spending by higher-income households, which are less sensitive to interest rates and labor market shifts, continues to drive a disproportionate share of consumption.

From Barron's

Based on what happened in the Southern Hemisphere — particularly in Australia — “we are expecting this season to have a disproportionate impact on children under the age of 10,” Hudson said.

From Los Angeles Times

He said his department found that the original proposal would have had "a disproportionate and detrimental impact on Northern Ireland" because of the family farms here.

From BBC

The court said the request for a three-month suspension was "disproportionate" - but did order age verification for the sale of adult products.

From BBC