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trade-off

[treyd-awf, -of] / ˈtreɪdˌɔf, -ˌɒf /












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"I have to allow extra time for my journeys today but that's a reasonable trade-off in my opinion," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“This trade-off between fiscal consolidation and maintaining popularity is the biggest conundrum,” Oxford Economics’ Edward Allenby tells Barron’s.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

The unpleasant part of that trade-off is already happening here; most major U.S. airlines moved in April to increase baggage fees as the price of oil was beginning to exert itself on fares.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

That might be a fine trade-off for many investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

He was certainly uncomfortable, but the trade-off was already worth it.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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