disadvantage
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It is to the reviewer’s disadvantage that the title of “Big Mistakes” is plural.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
"The biggest competitive disadvantage right now is energy prices," said Reiche.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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
The fact that larger chains often have direct lines of communication with manufacturers puts him at a disadvantage, he adds.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
She was at a disadvantage in this maze, though.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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Vocabulary lists containing disadvantage
STAAR Grade 6 Reading: Informational Text
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