disadvantaged

Example Sentences

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The aim was simple but ambitious: to support disadvantaged young people and provide opportunities that might keep them safe and inspired.

From BBC

The income raised by the levy will be used to fund maintenance grants for disadvantaged students studying so-called priority courses such as university degrees and technical qualifications.

From BBC

But there is still a "disproportionate" number of disadvantaged children, he said, particularly pupils with special educational needs and disabilities missing their lessons too often.

From BBC

Butlins said no customers were disadvantaged by the extension of the sale window.

From BBC

The Fed’s rules and regulations have systematically disadvantaged small and medium-size banks, which has slowed the flow of credit to the real economy.

From The Wall Street Journal