pitfall
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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
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
So, as they embarked on a third-straight postseason that began with an awkward first-round bye week, players brainstormed ways to avoid that pitfall again.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2024
Normally, this heinous breach of decorum was the pitfall of young lieutenants’ wives.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
Cost and competition are two of the industry’s biggest hurdles, but developers say they can avoid the pitfalls of big projects with smaller, safer designs that can be built quickly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The phenomenon is still in its infancy and brings its own benefits and pitfalls - but experts believe the trend will grow.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 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
We’re only starting to grasp the pitfalls of using AI at work.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
It was a perfect symbol for life outside Garland—huge, complicated, and full of hidden traps and pitfalls.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
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