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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

Officials struggled to answer questions about post-fire beach safety in part because of a lack of historical data on pollution levels, a pitfall researchers would like to forestall before another disaster arrives.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 20, 2026

It’s perhaps no surprise that when identifying a possible pitfall for the AI trade, the finger is pointed at ChatGPT developer OpenAI.

From Barron's Jan. 5, 2026

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

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy

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

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

There seemed to be so many pitfalls in the questions we asked.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya




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