handicap

They have also accused the U.S. of using its own aggressive tactics to unfairly handicap China’s economy, citing U.S. export controls on semiconductors, according to He Yongqian, a spokeswoman for China’s Commerce Ministry.

Golf is scratching his sporting itch at the moment - his handicap is down to single figures - and even watching Scotland's footballers toil against Belarus at Hampden has not unduly affected his sunny disposition.

His entire life was dedicated to horse racing and handicapping.

Awards columnist Glenn Whipp handicaps the best picture race as it stands right now.

Anne Thompson handicaps the race so far thus: Noting that several countries still haven’t chosen their submissions, “Cannes prizewinners have an increased profile with the international committee, including Norway’s ‘Sentimental Value’ and Brazil’s ‘Secret Agent.’