Example Sentences

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U.K. steelmakers face structural disadvantages from global overcapacity, fierce price competition and high energy costs, while uncertainty over ownership has deterred investment and modernization, Sawicz says.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Yet another future president might have retraced a path toward more balanced economic or security policies once the disadvantages of trade wars or diplomatic and military isolation became obvious.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

The Spartans lacked height this season but got all five players on the court to rebound as a group, helping overcome any disadvantages.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

"It was made very clear that supporting IG Metall, or indeed any trade union, can only lead to disadvantages within the company," Otto said.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

“If we are blind to the educational disadvantages associated with need, we will simply replicate these disadvantages while appearing to make decisions based on merit.”

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times