double-edged
Example Sentences
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May’s surprisingly strong jobs report could soon feel like a double-edged sword for borrowers struggling to keep up with inflation and their bills.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
“That’s kind of a double-edged sword,” she said.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
A significant chunk of recent growth has been driven by healthcare spending from an aging population, a trend he described as a double-edged sword.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
“Dating the boss is a double-edged sword,” she says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026
Ser Vardis held out a gauntleted hand, and his squire placed a handsome double-edged longsword in his grasp.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
