trade-off

Example Sentences

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But make sure you understand the trade-offs before you join in.

From The Wall Street Journal

Not only do students not want that trade-off, but you can’t just substitute that day from December into February or from January into May or early June—especially once state testing has ended.

From The Wall Street Journal

The outlook for these technologies seems promising, but many in Gen Z are so dazzled by the benefits that they overlook the trade-offs.

From The Wall Street Journal

The trade-off for buyers seeking a lower rate is that ARMs come with more strings and perceived risks than fixed-rate loans.

From Barron's

Warsh, in television interviews and public appearances, has avoided specifying how he would handle these trade-offs.

From The Wall Street Journal