disproportionately

Example Sentences

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And notably, they tend to disproportionately hurt the most vulnerable Americans.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Lower-income consumers are disproportionately impacted by the recent price rise, with gasoline making up a larger share of their overall spending, according to the Bank of America Institute.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Even given the grim mortality statistics of their day, some of the Founders suffered disproportionately from family health challenges, and these personal tragedies likely made them receptive to medical innovations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

He said: "We know, unfortunately, that female candidates and candidates from ethnic minorities within the UK are also disproportionately targeted. So that is an area of concern."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

His nose is disproportionately big for his face, and kind of fleshy.

From "Wonder" by R. J. Palacio