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as in handicap
a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
their lack of height was a disadvantage on the basketball court
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as in expense
the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success
intense pretrial publicity worked to our disadvantage
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Recent Examples of disadvantage
Especially considering the form factor disadvantage, the Ally X performed well when put among these full-size laptops.
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Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024
And there’s no doubt that put the Kings at a disadvantage.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
However, Republicans have closed what used to be a 3 to 1 disadvantage with Democrats in early voting to less than 2 to 1, according to the NY Times.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Advertisement But immigrants without legal work status are at a special disadvantage.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 2 Nov. 2024
And there’s no doubt that put the Kings at a disadvantage.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2024
However, Republicans have closed what used to be a 3 to 1 disadvantage with Democrats in early voting to less than 2 to 1, according to the NY Times.
—Kizzy Cox, Essence, 4 Nov. 2024
Advertisement But immigrants without legal work status are at a special disadvantage.
—Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
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In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).Emily Barone, Time, 19 July 2017
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LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.Brent Cooper, Cincinnati.com, 17 July 2017
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The biggest offseason expense will be quarterback Brock Purdy, who still has one year and $1.1 million left on his original rookie deal as the final pick of the 2022 NFL Draft.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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From routine costs — like co-pays at doctor's visits, therapy sessions and prescription medications — to unexpected medical bills, health care expenses weigh heavily on many people's budgets.Becca Stanek, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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But what are the real benefits and drawbacks of incorporating these practices while on constant business trips?Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Despite these potential drawbacks, the advantages of competition and innovation far outweigh the complexities.Zennon Kapron, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Despite the fact that the age of female winners has been steadily increasing in the last despite, the average female Oscar winner is 39 years old, according to a Sky News 2023 report—almost a decade younger than the average male winner at 47.Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 Mar. 2023
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Westbrook recently scored a triple-double despite shooting 7-for-27 from the floor.Bruce Jenkins, SFChronicle.com, 7 Dec. 2019
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The cards are a liability for the company trying to sell itself out of bankruptcy and likely unable to foot the bill for eight-figures worth of gift certificates—some of which date back to 2003, according to court filings.Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
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Trump currently has about $575 million in legal liabilities, after losing the fraud case and two others.Dan Alexander, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Eklund had a season-low 15:20 in ice time in the Sharks’ 5-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Instead of a defining win, the Broncos suffered a crusher of a 16-14 loss here Sunday when Lutz’s 35-yard walk-off field goal attempt got blocked.Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
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“Disadvantage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/disadvantage. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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