double-edged
Example Sentences
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"In California, atmospheric rivers are a double-edged sword," Mimi said.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
“For the Fed, this becomes a double-edged sword,” said Priscilla Thiagamoorthy, senior economist at BMO Capital Markets.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 27, 2026
The double-edged sword of fandom hasn’t stopped Wolfhard or his musically-inclined “Stranger Things” co-stars from pursuing this path.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
But the White House soon discovered that its blockade could be a double-edged sword.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
In half a second, I held a shimmering bronze sword with a double-edged blade, a leather-wrapped grip, and a flat hilt riveted with gold studs.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
