disadvantage

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The companies say they are at a disadvantage in competing with tech companies by being limited to owning stations in 39% of the U.S., a cap that was set in 2003.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Without it, Warner said, “Mr. Zaslav would be at a substantial disadvantage in terms of excise tax exposure relative to the previously proposed transaction with Netflix,” which wouldn’t have triggered the tax.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

"It does not deal with the fact that Ticketmaster is still an integrated company that has incentives that remain pretty much intact to disadvantage competitors," Kwoka said.

From Barron's • Mar. 9, 2026

She says bringing back a holiday hunger payments would provide "practical, dignified support for families and ensure that vulnerable children are not placed at a further disadvantage simply because the school term has ended".

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

Sometimes the balance is in his favor; sometimes — and all too often through his own activities — it is shifted to his disadvantage.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson