disadvantage
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The Scottish Grocers' Federation claimed the proposals could create a competitive disadvantage for smaller local shops and "distort the market" by changing consumer behaviour.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
For mystery writers, who often write quickly for people who like to read quickly, doing stand-alones might be considered a disadvantage.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Despite starting at a disadvantage, individuals with higher loneliness did not experience faster memory decline.
From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026
Through brilliant improvisation, Sindarov pulled out a victory—despite the disadvantage of having the black pieces.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
A wise ruler, therefore, cannot and should not keep his word when such an observance would be to his disadvantage, and when the reasons that caused him to make a promise are removed.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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