Sentence examples for action would be proportionate from inspiring English sources

No 10 stressed any action would be "proportionate", lawful and follow agreement with international allies.

Any response would be "proportionate", the spokesman said.

The fine would be proportionate to the scale of the business, which has a £2bn-a-year turnover.

When military strikes came they would be "proportionate, targeted - we will do all we humanly can to avoid civilian casualties".

It would be proportionate.

Our response would be proportionate.

It read: "The decision has been taken based on a number of factors, including the need for police action to be proportionate, whether further action would be in the public interest, and after consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service.

"The decision has been taken based on a number of factors, including the need for police action to be proportionate, whether further action would be in the public interest, and after consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service," a spokesperson said.

The Syrian opposition, still excluded from both Saturday and Sunday's talks, claim the measure would be legal since there is an overwhelming humanitarian need, a lack of alternatives and the action would be deemed both necessary and proportionate.

What action would be appropriate?

Instead, action would be everything.