downsides

Example Sentences

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“The downsides for speaking up are so immense, I almost can’t imagine why anyone chooses to do it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

But because we keep implementing them in literally the dumbest way possible, they have all the downsides and none of the upsides.

From Slate • Apr. 22, 2026

In fact, the vituperative V12 comes with a number of downsides compared with a twin-turbo’ed V8.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

The rising average sales prices for server CPUs “could help offset” some potential downsides, he added, and would also help its gross margins.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

This reliance on popular wisdom and authority has downsides.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith