pitfall
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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
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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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