downsides

Example Sentences

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But those all come with hidden downsides, such as paying you back your own money.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Earlier registry and observational studies have already raised red flags about potential downsides of this surgery.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

“The downsides for speaking up are so immense, I almost can’t imagine why anyone chooses to do it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The rising average sales prices for server CPUs “could help offset” some potential downsides, he added, and would also help its gross margins.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

The downsides of a growth spurt means that my mom insists on buying clothes that are two sizes too big for me when she’s at the consignment store.

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden