disadvantage
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There is not necessarily an advantage or disadvantage to a discount to NAV.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
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 system is controversial, with critics warning that early streaming can disadvantage some children and be detrimental to a young person's self-esteem.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
“It creates an additional disadvantage for us, and then it is easier for EU buyers to shift to other countries,” he added.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
As it happened, the place they came ashore was quite near to Carthage and Juno began at once to consider how she could turn this arrival to their disadvantage and the advantage of the Carthaginians.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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