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downside

[doun-sahyd] / ˈdaʊnˌsaɪd /


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Unfortunately, high ticket prices were one major downside of this year’s tournament for many fans.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

“So I do think that there’s a middle for what’s best for him, what potentially could be downside, but also what’s best for the game.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Clearly, less than 24 hours on from his announcement, the downside for him is triggering what some will see as a pointless by-election that his main opponents are avoiding.

From BBC Jul. 8, 2026

But the war in Iran has added downside risks to growth.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 7, 2026

The only downside of being in Mar del Plata was the incessant rain and the cold wind from the sea.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

In a statement, the group said AI could become more powerful over a decade, driving an unprecedented economic transformation that could bring downsides but also opportunities such as “major gains in living standards.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 14, 2026

They are health conscious, and popular tracking devices such as Oura rings and Fitbits have made the downsides of alcohol, like disrupted sleep, clearer.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

The increased exposure also comes with downsides - such as increased scrutiny.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

While MRIs can provide detailed full-body imaging, they also come with downsides: The scans are expensive, claustrophobic and can take up to an hour.

From MarketWatch Jun. 18, 2026

The practice of encouraging defendants to plead guilty to crimes, rather than affording them the benefit of a full trial, has always carried its risks and downsides.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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