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disproportionately

[ dis-pruh-pawr-shuh-nit-lee ]

adverb

  1. in a way that is out of proper relation with something else in size, number, importance, etc.:

    We often allow the minor inconveniences of life—such as traffic jams or technology breakdowns—to disproportionately impact our happiness.



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Some argue the levy disproportionately affects lower-income families and does little to tackle obesity.

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In a report published on Monday, Dame Rachel said the technology was disproportionately targeting girls and young women with many bespoke apps appearing to work only on female bodies.

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Lack of access to such key aspects of care disproportionately affects underserved communities, making Covered California’s effort one of health equity as well.

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Nandy also said she had been "very concerned" about the way the fee had been enforced in the past as it had been found to disproportionately target women.

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"Some the increased bills for salons are just unbelievable," she said, adding that women were disproportionately impacted by the changes.

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