two-edged sword

Example Sentences

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"Like everything, tech has a dark side. It is a two-edged sword," says veteran Silicon Valley watcher, Prof Mike Malone.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2024

While the monarchy is a symbol of Britain’s history, that can be a two-edged sword.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 6, 2024

OK, that can be admirable but it’s a dangerous two-edged sword.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2023

That decentralization, election experts said, is a two-edged sword.

From Reuters • Oct. 24, 2022

From experience, they knew that for the next two hours Mr. Muhammad would wield his two-edged sword of truth.

From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey