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downside

[daun-sahyd] / ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd /


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Citi believes there’s even more downside potential after the three stocks have booked big declines as of late.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

For all the scientific upside of AI, there’s also the very real possibility of apocalyptic downside.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

However, further downside could be limited by geopolitical tensions and the risk of additional supply disruptions, they said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

The 200-DMA currently extends to 24,919, according to FactSet data, which implies 4.7% downside from Friday’s close.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

The downside being that no one knows what’s really going on with the people in their community.

From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher

These pricey, complex strategies appeal to income-hungry and skittish investors—but some can cap your upside and leave you exposed to market downsides.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

There are some downsides to getting pregnant at older ages.

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

The creators and owners of AI might be pressed to answer the question: Exactly what purpose were you pursuing, and how, with a sense of the downsides, did you expect us to like it?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

This doesn't mean there are no concerns or downsides.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

If there were times when Elizebeth enjoyed her growing fame, she also knew it had its downsides.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield


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