drawbacks
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But its enduring feature is that it almost always comes well after the drawbacks and public costs of a new technology have manifested themselves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
This phenomenon is known as overdiagnosis, and it has long been considered one of the potential drawbacks of screening.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 26, 2026
While these accounts have advantages, they also have drawbacks that could limit flexibility and raise taxes later on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026
But the use of air-conditioners isn't without its drawbacks.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
There were advantages to Zeitoun and Kathy running a business together—so many blessings, too many to name—but then again, the drawbacks were distinct and growing.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
