drawbacks
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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
Tracy also doesn’t have the drawbacks of Blythe and the Inland Empire desert — the weather never gets too hot, and there is reliable access to water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
There have been many prominent attempts over the years to solve the problem of accurately representing the surface of a sphere on a flat rectangle, each with its own benefits and drawbacks.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 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
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
