drawback
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The drawback is that the novels are all surface, lacking the interiority and character development that provide immersion and depth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The price is a major drawback, but his combination of reliability, captaincy potential and fixture quality makes him an excellent pick.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
The most obvious drawback is that you’ll have less money to fall back on.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Despite their optical advantages, these nanoparticles have one major drawback.
From Science Daily ● May 18, 2026
Its only drawback was its single pull rope, which meant he’d have to do the dragging by himself.
From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer
The movie has its share of interesting observations of our built environment—of concrete’s drawbacks and often slapdash application, of the politics of urban housing development in which it plays a material part.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Tracy also doesn’t have the drawbacks of Blythe and the Inland Empire desert — the weather never gets too hot, and there is reliable access to water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Existing antivenoms save lives, but they also have major drawbacks.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 8, 2026
"Our visitor levy report was commissioned to understand the drawbacks and opportunities of the levy. We are taking time to review the feedback before we take our next steps."
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
They work side by side, read, and talk—about art, and also about love, and marriage—with all its benefits and drawbacks.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
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