downside
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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
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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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