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double-edged

adjective as in backhanded

Strongest match

sarcastic

Weak matches

adjective as in ironic

adjective as in ironic/ironical

adjective as in sharp

Strongest matches

Strong matches

Weak matches

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For churches, it may prove to be a double-edged sword.

From Salon

But it’s a double-edged sword, Brown said, because the heavy presence of those companies in the state is also why they’ve lobbied so hard against the legislation.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s a double-edged sword. If you are passionate about the class, you get to learn more in a semester, but if you just want it to be over, then it’s only 10 weeks.”

From Los Angeles Times

Social media can act as a double-edged sword for contestants.

From BBC

“It’s a double-edged sword, like I don’t know if it’s good that so many people relate to it but I’m glad that it’s there.”

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