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• In an unfavorable position relative to someone or something else.

  ‘stringent regulations have put farmers at a disadvantage’

  More example sentences

  • ‘They can force an advancing enemy to take an approach or position in which they are at a disadvantage.’
  • ‘So in that sense they were at a disadvantage relative to the newcomers who were coming in.’
  • ‘He cleverly chose a defensive position, putting the French force at a disadvantage.’
  • ‘This situation puts certain groups at a disadvantage in terms of education and civil service positions.’
  • ‘Reed said the way the contract has been handled leaves his company out of pocket and at a disadvantage for submitting future bids.’