drawbacks

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The drawbacks of these massive industrial installations are beginning to be felt by their neighbors, including higher electricity prices and dwindling water supplies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

In his presentation on retail roadshow, Ackman says that his “firm model has none of the drawbacks that investors are concerned about” in the alternative investments industry.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

It has also had drawbacks, particularly when fuel prices fall and refining margins narrow.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

To overcome these drawbacks, Xing, Wenhao Qian, Xuanyong Liu, Jiajun Qiu and their team developed a new compound that produces ROS only when triggered by the motion of an electric toothbrush.

From Science Daily • Mar. 23, 2026

“It doesn’t mean there aren’t drawbacks, of course,” Asher says, turning his eyes to me.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu