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pitfall

[pit-fawl] / ˈpɪtˌfɔl /


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“I think that’s the most common pitfall we see. You can get overlaps in exposures, or gaps in exposures, that you don’t realize that you have.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

One major pitfall is that it may introduce visual bias into the hiring process, she noted.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

Another potential pitfall is a dispute over the construction of a flight of steps and a square as the main entrance to the facade of Glory, which would entail destroying blocks of adjacent homes.

From Barron's Feb. 20, 2026

But for passionate fans of this brittle candy, there's one pitfall.

From BBC Dec. 5, 2025

Normally, this heinous breach of decorum was the pitfall of young lieutenants’ wives.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

"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

This is the latest reminder of the pitfalls celebrities face navigating China's entertainment scene, where observers say they have become outlets for young people's social and economic frustrations.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

The fee structures are among the pitfalls of investing in semiliquid funds.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 30, 2026

Murrin’s case highlights the pitfalls for people who unknowingly turn to unscrupulous tax professionals.

From MarketWatch Jun. 25, 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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