pitfalls
Example Sentences
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It’s not that he wouldn’t have appreciated or been ready for it in his youth, he says, but he has seen the pitfalls of success that happens too young.
From Los Angeles Times ● 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
The fee structures are among the pitfalls of investing in semiliquid funds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
She did not like the look of the ground—too many pitfalls and boiling pots and steamy depths that might cook her alive.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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