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handicap

[han-dee-kap] / ˈhæn diˌkæp /




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John: On the same handicap mark as when an 11-length fourth to Panic Attack at Newbury.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

I could never drive the ball that far, but at one time, I sported a respectable 6 handicap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The parking lot remains out of commission along with handicap access.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Clearly being without a full 15 on the field is a handicap for all teams but the very best sides, which is what England aspire to be, still find a way to win regardless.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

It may seem like a small thing, but it was a crippling handicap in navigating the world beyond Bozeman.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell




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