disadvantage
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The same mechanism that produces unequal economic opportunity also produces unequal political opportunity—and in politics, the disadvantage compounds across stages.
From Slate • May 22, 2026
If there’s a disadvantage, it’s that this type of chip is expensive and difficult to manufacture.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
It is also likely to favor larger aviation companies, putting budget airlines at a disadvantage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
"It shouldn't be the case that parents are left trying to search for a cinema their child can attend," she said, adding that travelling created extra costs and put families "at a disadvantage".
From BBC • May 6, 2026
He was from the hills of Mississippi, which placed him at a disadvantage in Maycomb: hard-headed hill folk do not understand coastal- plain dreamers, and Mr. Tuffett was no exception.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
Vocabulary lists containing disadvantage
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