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disadvantage

[dis-uhd-van-tij, -vahn-] / ˌdɪs ədˈvæn tɪdʒ, -ˈvɑn- /


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The trio created an Index of Deep Disadvantage, measuring not just income and wealth but other markers including health and education.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2023

The author of the report, called "Double Disadvantage," said it is one of the first to examine the financial plight of undocumented women as separate from the plight of undocumented men in the United States.

From Salon • Jun. 16, 2023

Disadvantage: Light microscopes can be used only in the presence of light and are costly.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Disadvantage: Most of them fear capital intensity and do not have the time, experience, or mandate from their limited partners to invest in manufacturing.

From Inc • Jan. 3, 2012

The latter makes mention of some Notice you had receivd "from a warm Friend to you & me" that "Cap Mc Niel was making Misrepresentations at Philade to your Disadvantage."

From The Writings of Samuel Adams - Volume 4 by Cushing, Harry Alonzo




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