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pitfall

[pit-fawl] / ˈpɪtˌfɔl /


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While the fund has been a winner for investors, its success highlights a key pitfall for ETF investors.

From Barron's • Apr. 17, 2026

Another pitfall of AI is that it often aims to replace human effort, effectively becoming a crutch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

It is a potential pitfall for Rosenior to be wary of given that, as a recruit from Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital's other club Strasbourg, he could easily be labelled a yes-man.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Antitrust rules aren’t the only possible pitfall for Netflix and Paramount.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

Instead, he sought to discover any trap or pitfall lurking in his “opponent’s” position and respond accordingly.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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