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disadvantaged

[dis-uhd-van-tijd] / ˌdɪs ədˈvæn tɪdʒd /


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Magyar promises to tackle corruption, improve the economy and he has sought to woo Hungary's disadvantaged Roma community.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

They argued that commissioners didn’t properly take into consideration the benefits to disadvantaged communities and customers of having local energy generation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Biden praised Jackson’s determination and commitment to social justice, while Clinton recalled Jackson as someone who pushed political leaders to address inequality and expand opportunity for disadvantaged communities.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

His most acclaimed, the King’s Trust, which has helped 1.3 million disadvantaged young people learn skills and find employment, marks its 50th anniversary this May.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

I wanted university presidents to encourage students to work to improve the condition of disadvantaged Americans.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez