flip side

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“But the flip side of that was being able to sort of hide out, and not show my face. I would just go on these long walks, weeping.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

"That could be massive. On the flip side, it could be massive for Arsenal as well if they win. It is a really exciting game that carries huge significance for both teams."

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

On the flip side, they name Adobe, Monday.com, Paycom Software, and Freshworks as most exposed to disruption, downgrading Freshworks to perform.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

On the flip side, the Fed might be more inclined to cut rates if higher oil prices were to impair the U.S. economy, raise layoffs or cause companies to hire even less.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

“But the flip side of not ‘looking right’ means you can walk away from it completely and never ask yourself if that’s actually out of respect, or just out of fear.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith