pitfalls
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Here are four major financial pitfalls to be aware of.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 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
The tension between the various competing interests is handled with nuance and without taking sides, all while showing both the pitfalls and the wondrous potential of this annual spectacle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2026
But, according to Bloomberg, external, its executives said the firm has rehired more than 300 "veteran" quality inspectors in recent years to make up for the pitfalls of automated systems.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
A better way to exorcise the curse of knowledge is to be aware of specific pitfalls that it sets in your path.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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