- plural of downside.
downsides
Example Sentences
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Shah said the findings also highlight potential downsides of using the scans when they are unlikely to change a patient's treatment.
From Science Daily β Sep. 12, 2026
"There weren't many downsides to giving a summer-born youngster an extra year before going into primary school. For me, it was a no-brainer."
From BBC β Aug. 23, 2026
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 β 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 β Jul. 5, 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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