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disadvantage

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


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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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