double-edged
Example Sentences
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“That’s kind of a double-edged sword,” she said.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
The highly diversified business model of Google also acts as a double-edged sword for ad growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 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
Popularity on Wall Street is a double-edged sword.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 16, 2026
In half a second, I held a shimmering bronze sword with a double-edged blade, a leather-wrapped grip, and a flat hilt riveted with gold studs.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
