cons
Example Sentences
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The calculus of pros and cons determines what students are willing to pay to attend.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
Jeff said they drew up a list of the pros and cons and the disadvantages were "far outweighed".
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
Scorching summer temperatures have disrupted life for millions of Europeans but for winegrowers in Italy and France, who are harvesting their grapes unusually early, the hot weather offers pros as well as cons.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
We spend a lot of time here at Help Me Retire discussing the pros and cons of claiming Social Security early versus waiting until full retirement age or even age 70.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
We all knew it was impossible, but desperate cons like the X-ray tech before me tried anyway.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
