Example Sentences

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You’re asking a question about a classic Social Security tradeoff.

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

Some participants of the meeting expressed concern at the possibility of a long-term conflict in Iran leading to a sustained energy price surge, potentially "creating a greater tradeoff between the Committee's employment and inflation goals."

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

But the tradeoff could be worth it: lower toxicity, more targeted action, and the potential for a localized treatment that does not require tenting an entire home.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

“This is not an easy tradeoff and it will mean letting go of people who have made meaningful contributions to Meta during their time here,” Gale wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Another tradeoff between brevity and clarity may be seen in the placement of modifiers.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker