disadvantage

Example Sentences

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When the previous government announced plans for the new tribunal in January, a group of lawyers and victims' descendants expressed concerns that it might ultimately disadvantage them.

From Barron's

“You have to have people who want an electric truck and don’t mind the disadvantages that they include.”

From MarketWatch

A report published last month by the Women and Equalities committee found that female entrepreneurs face significant disadvantages in accessing finances, investment networks and support systems.

From BBC

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