drawback

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One drawback of Wales' enterprising style under Bellamy is the way in which it can leave them defensively vulnerable.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The drawback of these places is that they tend to have higher costs of living.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026

One drawback: Berkshire would face a tax bill for short-term capital gains.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

But the recent real-estate downturn has underscored a key drawback: Investors in nontraded REITs can face limits or delays when trying to get their money back.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

Its only drawback was its single pull rope, which meant he’d have to do the dragging by himself.

From "The Dead and the Gone" by Susan Beth Pfeffer