side effect

Example Sentences

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It’s one more side effect of the booming market for artificial intelligence.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

But even people who don’t mean to hurt capybaras can still do harm to them, an unfortunate side effect of them living in such proximity to humans.

From Slate • May 27, 2026

Popular weight loss drugs may have a surprising side effect: stalling cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Many researchers now believe vascular damage is not simply a side effect of Alzheimer's disease but may actively drive its progression.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

I open my mouth just like they did, hoping they’ll think my trembling is a side effect of just coming out of stasis.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera