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pitfall

[pit-fawl] / ˈpɪtˌfɔl /


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While the fund has been a winner for investors, its success highlights a key pitfall for ETF investors.

From Barron's Apr. 17, 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

Another, hopefully easier, pitfall to avoid: It’s hard to live in a home for any length of time without growing emotionally attached to it.

From MarketWatch Jan. 12, 2026

The dancers also walked the space and noted every piece of furniture and potential pitfall during a dress rehearsal.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 10, 2024

Instead, he sought to discover any trap or pitfall lurking in his “opponent’s” position and respond accordingly.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Cost and competition are two of the industry’s biggest hurdles, but developers say they can avoid the pitfalls of big projects with smaller, safer designs that can be built quickly.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 18, 2026

To be sure, there are pitfalls to plan for like the “kiddie tax,” whereby unearned income above a certain amount is taxed at the parents’ rate.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 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

But it remains a relevant morality tale — of the rot that comes with coveting all of L.A.’s beautiful things and the pitfalls of parenting by giving your children all the material things you lacked.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

Our hope is that by a set of ten simple, straightforward laws, we can avoid the pitfalls of human fallibility.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman




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