downside
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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
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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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