downside
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“Even if the Treasury buyback plan does contain yields, the U.S. dollar now remains more vulnerable to the downside on the fact that yields are potentially lower,” they said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
B. of A. says history suggests the current long-term growth forecast suggests 7% downside risk for the S&P 500 over the next 12 months.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
This reduces downside risk for Aviva’s Direct Line, and increases confidence in the insurer reaching 75 pence earnings per share in 2028, they add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
If there’s a downside to stopping in the “hidden valley of enchantment,” it’s the distinct lack of shaded parking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
“The whole world is helping us. And now that the swastikas are a thing of the past, there’s no downside anymore. It’s a win-win for everybody.”
From "Linked" by Gordon Korman
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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
The increased exposure also comes with downsides - such as increased scrutiny.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
The air conditioning units do have some downsides.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
Gentrification comes with downsides, but Fishtowners tell a feel-good story about a neighborhood hit hard by economic shifts that is enjoying a comeback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
The downsides of a growth spurt means that my mom insists on buying clothes that are two sizes too big for me when she’s at the consignment store.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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