disadvantage

Example Sentences

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But Chrysler dealers, Kyle says, are at a disadvantage because there’s only the Pacifica minivan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

"The biggest competitive disadvantage right now is energy prices," said Reiche.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

It said those gaps could put US businesses at a disadvantage.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Goalies are usually much taller than Zarate, but he received lots of lessons on how to overcome the size disadvantage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Briony felt the disadvantage of being two years younger than the other girl, of having a full two years' refinement weigh against her, and now her play seemed a miserable, embarrassing thing.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan