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handicap

[han-dee-kap] / ˈhæn diˌkæp /




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His golf handicap just went up in my book.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

Across the NBA, teams are having to play the most important games of the season with a serious handicap.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

The government's decision to expand the scheme to include a further 3,000 companies was welcomed by business groups who have long identified high energy costs as a major handicap for UK business.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The parking lot remains out of commission along with handicap access.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

Smith was aiming him for . the handicap division and the hundred-grander.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand




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