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pitfall

[pit-fawl] / ˈpɪtˌfɔl /


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One major pitfall is that it may introduce visual bias into the hiring process, she noted.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

While the fund has been a winner for investors, its success highlights a key pitfall for ETF investors.

From Barron's Apr. 17, 2026

Officials struggled to answer questions about post-fire beach safety in part because of a lack of historical data on pollution levels, a pitfall researchers would like to forestall before another disaster arrives.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 20, 2026

Another pitfall of AI is that it often aims to replace human effort, effectively becoming a crutch.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 15, 2026

He must have followed Grigori from the Wild West Show to the White City, or perhaps he had been lured there without even realizing it, like a bloodhound led to a pitfall.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

What do you see as the potential opportunities or pitfalls of trying to do so?

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

It’s not that he wouldn’t have appreciated or been ready for it in his youth, he says, but he has seen the pitfalls of success that happens too young.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

But it says people should consider potential pitfalls seriously and plan ahead by being upfront about their finances, seeking separate legal advice and drawing up a formal agreement.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

"Appointments made against a backdrop of social turmoil always come with many pitfalls," said Prytula, adding that Drapaty now faces "inflated expectations".

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

It was a perfect symbol for life outside Garland—huge, complicated, and full of hidden traps and pitfalls.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman




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