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disadvantage

[dis-uhd-van-tij, -vahn-] / ˌdɪs ədˈvæn tɪdʒ, -ˈvɑn- /


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The trio created an Index of Deep Disadvantage, measuring not just income and wealth but other markers including health and education.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2023

The author of the report, called "Double Disadvantage," said it is one of the first to examine the financial plight of undocumented women as separate from the plight of undocumented men in the United States.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2023

Disadvantage: Light microscopes can be used only in the presence of light and have lower resolution.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Disadvantage: Most debt providers require collateral or equity cushion in order to loan you money and terms can be expensive.

From Inc • Jan. 3, 2012

I hope this Discovery of my Person will not tend to my Disadvantage, but that you will still continue your accustomed Favours to Your most Devoted Humble Servant, Pugg.

From The Spectator, Volume 2. by Addison, Joseph




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