disadvantage
Example Sentences
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Thursday’s announcement, however, brought a renewed sense of hope for accountability and oversight, for Altadena as well as other disadvantaged communities that may soon face climate-related emergencies.
From Los Angeles Times
“We were at a competitive disadvantage,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times
“The structure of the German system suggests diagnostic providers will be disadvantaged,” UBS says.
About half of them come from disadvantaged backgrounds, including some who are carers and some with refugee status.
From BBC
At just 5ft 2in, Ball conceded seven inches in height but dismissed the idea that was a disadvantage beforehand, insisting he preferred "punching up" at taller opponents.
From BBC
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