downsides

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 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

“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