disadvantage
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If Becerra faces off with Hilton in November he’ll have a distinct advantage.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The approach provides a distinct advantage: Xanadu’s machines will be able to function at room temperature, eliminating the need for the bulky refrigerators needed to cool the components of most computers to absolute zero.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
India holds a distinct advantage in the first stage.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
Quasiparticle-based light sources could have a distinct advantage over existing forms, like free electron lasers, which are scarce and massive, making them impractical for most laboratories, hospitals, and businesses.
From Science Daily • Oct. 19, 2023
“A distinct advantage at my age,” he said.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
Vocabulary lists containing disadvantage
STAAR Grade 6 Reading: Informational Text
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