disadvantaged

Example Sentences

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A dome team that makes the playoffs and has to play outdoors is suddenly disadvantaged.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

Between them sits a shrinking field of competitors, many of whom are financially weaker, structurally disadvantaged or dependent on access to platforms they do not control.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

Flying Start was originally aimed at disadvantaged areas but was gradually expanded to provide more childcare for two-year-olds.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

“Gov. Newsom has made an unprecedented commitment to safe drinking water for California’s most disadvantaged communities and it’s working,” spokesperson Anthony Martinez said in an email.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

I wanted university presidents to encourage students to work to improve the condition of disadvantaged Americans.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez