disadvantage
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As Mansell was said to be more than 20kg heavier than Prost, that in theory put him at a disadvantage of a little over 0.2secs a lap.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
If there’s a disadvantage, it’s that this type of chip is expensive and difficult to manufacture.
From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026
Some take issue with this rule because, as in those two cases, it can inadvertently disadvantage defenders who know there is an opponent close by, but do not know they are offside.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
So do those who are led to believe they’re at a relative disadvantage.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026
Beatrice often felt she was at a disadvantage when dealing with Mandela.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
Vocabulary lists containing disadvantage
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