drawbacks
Example Sentences
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"Our visitor levy report was commissioned to understand the drawbacks and opportunities of the levy. We are taking time to review the feedback before we take our next steps."
From BBC β Sep. 1, 2026
He’s working from a relatively clean slate, and experiencing all of the privileges and drawbacks that come with it.
From Salon β Aug. 24, 2026
The results were faster than those produced through cavitation, but the method also had important drawbacks.
From Science Daily β Jul. 20, 2026
The lithium-ion batteries that supply much of today’s clean energy come with some infamous drawbacks, from fire risk to reliance on foreign mining.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 8, 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
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