downside
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But Reitzes said the risk-reward balance is moving in its favor, as the stock already reflects this potential downside.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 12, 2026
On the downside, finance leaders noted key challenges including economic and political uncertainty, and managing supplier and token costs, they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026
“Length, having a guy that can go two or three, is something where you essentially protect downside on the pitching,” Roberts said when asked what the Dodgers would prioritize.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
"Having more stem cells means that when you injure the small intestine, it can repair itself better, but the downside is that having more active stem cells can lead to tumor formation," Yilmaz says.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
The only downside is that it is hard for me to note down numbers in the dark.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
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This doesn't mean there are no concerns or downsides.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Shah said the findings also highlight potential downsides of using the scans when they are unlikely to change a patient's treatment.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
He acknowledges that there are some well-established societal downsides to overuse of Meta’s social-media, especially among young people, but he appreciates “at least there’s no cloud in their revenue.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026
In a statement, the group said AI could become more powerful over a decade, driving an unprecedented economic transformation that could bring downsides but also opportunities such as “major gains in living standards.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
“Actually, I didn’t have much of a friend group at my middle school. One of the downsides of letting gymnastics be your life for seven years—not a lot of friends outside the gym.”
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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