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handicap

[han-dee-kap] / ˈhæn diˌkæp /




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Shah admits that Uncle Sam could contribute to volatility, as markets try to handicap these potential worries.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Obviousness is this film’s handicap — and the main joke.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

His golf handicap just went up in my book.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Across the NBA, teams are having to play the most important games of the season with a serious handicap.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Kayak roared into Santa Anita with guns blazing, staging an overpowering performance to win a handicap prep race, just missing a track record, running with ears up, tail fanned out behind him.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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