disadvantage
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The play closed in February, putting it at a disadvantage with Tony voters whose theatergoing typically kicks into high gear in the spring.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
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
As Mansell was said to be more than 20kg heavier than Prost, that in theory put him at a disadvantage of a little over 0.2secs a lap.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
“The whales are at a real disadvantage, they can’t move out of the way fast enough,” Friedman said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The compartments had the disadvantage of being underground, the clothing was identical, and the food was relatively tasteless, but for the refugees of 12, these were minor considerations.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
Vocabulary lists containing disadvantage
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