not proportionate
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Scottish Association of Landlords chief executive John Blackwood told the committee the bill was not proportionate as his members were also affected by the cost of living crisis.
From BBC • Oct. 4, 2022
“There are definitely Black people and people of color running, but it’s not proportionate to our representation. The population demographics don’t match who runs and it’s similar in the representation in brands,” Désir said.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2022
Simon Smith said his embassy has made it clear to South Korea’s national government that the measures in Seoul and Gyeonggi “are not fair, they’re not proportionate, nor are they likely to be effective.”
From Washington Times • Mar. 18, 2021
“The results of the meeting did not meet our expectations... I believe everyone regrets that the result was not proportionate to our efforts.”
From Reuters • Dec. 15, 2019
Such a defect is not proportionate to the sin, nor does a human judge take it into account, since he cannot foresee chance happenings.
From Summa Theologica, Part II-II (Secunda Secundae) Translated by Fathers of the English Dominican Province by Thomas, Aquinas, Saint
