be at a disadvantage

Even without medical disabilities, babies born preterm appeared to be at a disadvantage.

Both as entrepreneurs and as employees, women still seem to be at a disadvantage.

When he met victims, he came across as wooden and awkward. So he was expected to be at a disadvantage in the debate.

With companies and people moving capital across borders, governments don't want their banks to be at a disadvantage.

American banks worry that they will be at a disadvantage, although some of Europe's final rules are set to be harsher.

If you English speaking is not well, while seeking work you can be at a disadvantage.

Thanks to this, even a Force sensitive would be at a disadvantage.

This lack of transparency raises concerns that Europe's banks will be at a disadvantage when seeking to raise fresh capital or issue debt.

Those pupils who were inattentive in class would be at a disadvantage.

Otherwise, U. S. companies could be at a disadvantage in competing for access to Russian markets.

A young woman wounded, on a crutch. I'd be at a disadvantage. Take a seat.

It also means that institutions based in high-income countries will be at a disadvantage relative to those native to the emerging countries.

So if you try to compete in a new field, you'll be at a disadvantage.

But in the contest for really marketable skills, government will often be at a disadvantage.

However, the competitors will always be at a disadvantage on technology improvements because of the small investment in R&D.

To cause to be at a disadvantage; impede.

So if you try to compete ina new field, you'll be at a disadvantage.

'If other countries don't impose a cost on carbon, then we will be at a disadvantage. . .

While good-looking men find it easier to land a job interview, attractive women may be at a disadvantage, a new study from Israel suggests.

Will this year's Michelin users be at a disadvantage in 2007?