downsides

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Richardson said that the use of breast cancer risk assessment scores and new screening protocols has saved lives, but that the wealth of information has downsides, too.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Those plans met fierce opposition from environmental groups and local communities concerned about climate impacts, coal dust, rail traffic and other potential downsides.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

But it does have downsides, such as being slower than other protocols, and, while highly customizable, its configuration can be more complex.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

"Despite growing awareness of the downsides of habitual and excessive device use, people struggle to successfully manage their time online," said Drage, a senior research fellow at the University of Cambridge.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The downsides of nuclear power are obvious when you consider Fukushima prefecture.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland