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downside

[doun-sahyd] / ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd /


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Clearly, less than 24 hours on from his announcement, the downside for him is triggering what some will see as a pointless by-election that his main opponents are avoiding.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

But all the shifts in time and point of view — and the lingering over details, both telling and not — have a downside.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

But the war in Iran has added downside risks to growth.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

New contracts come with up-front financial commitments, which provide downside protection for the company, allowing Sandisk to lock in customers at rates that could make earnings more predictable over a longer duration.

From MarketWatch Jun. 30, 2026

The only downside of being in Mar del Plata was the incessant rain and the cold wind from the sea.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The increased exposure also comes with downsides - such as increased scrutiny.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

So what can companies do to get the benefits of remote work, while minimizing the downsides?

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 13, 2026

But proceed with caution: Insurance salespeople may praise this strategy as a “Roth on steroids,” but there are downsides.

From MarketWatch Jun. 3, 2026

Must we really dwell, ladies, on the downsides of heterosexual dating, marriage, childbearing, and domestic labor as though they are issues of life and death?

From Salon Jun. 3, 2026

One of the many downsides of emigrating from one country to another is that you're not always left with the option to follow your dreams.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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