disadvantage

Example Sentences

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"The biggest competitive disadvantage right now is energy prices," said Reiche.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

He is more natural out wide but Fletcher and others are of the view he is better suited currently to a central position, so his physicality does not become a disadvantage.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

The concerns were exacerbated after Blue Owl Capital attempted a merger of a public and a private fund that the latter’s investors feared would have put them at a disadvantage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Goalies are usually much taller than Zarate, but he received lots of lessons on how to overcome the size disadvantage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

Sir Bruce and the other one had me at a considerable disadvantage, as you will admit, and I regret to say that I was compelled to run away.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White