two-edged sword

Example Sentences

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While the monarchy is a symbol of Britain’s history, that can be a two-edged sword.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

For Panashiy, however, electricity can be a two-edged sword.

From Reuters • Oct. 19, 2022

Advances in tech are a two-edged sword, says Alwan.

From Washington Post • Apr. 7, 2022

So like so many things in our media age, it’s a two-edged sword.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2017

From experience, they knew that for the next two hours Mr. Muhammad would wield his two-edged sword of truth.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey