cons

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After fretting and weighing the pros and cons, I eventually caved and decided to start mine young.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2026

This activity itself isn’t new: People frequently work out the big picture of romantic compatibility by listing pros and cons, and the discovery of such a list is a recurring trope in sitcoms and rom-coms.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The team argued the pros and cons of killing a highly distinctive brand asset.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

What are the pros and cons of receiving the remainder in a lump sum?

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

I remember the woman who explained the pros and cons and price differences of various brands, how she measured my foot and told me I have an exceptionally narrow heel.

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day