underrepresentation
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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Plaintiffs may no longer prevail simply by showing historical or statistical disparities or underrepresentation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
The team in a report released this week cautioned that these gaps need to be addressed to “avoid creating a self-reinforcing cycle of biases, underrepresentation and weaker productivity gains.”
From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026
Rule believes underrepresentation of Wales in the British media is a major factor.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
Research has made clear that Latinos bear the brunt of underrepresentation across important societal institutions such as academia, private enterprise, philanthropy and news media.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025
DEI checkpoints have helped identify gaps in medical research, like the historic underrepresentation of women and people of color in clinical trials, leading to the invention of safer and more effective medical treatments.
From Slate • Jan. 31, 2025
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