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pitfall

[pit-fawl] / ˈpɪtˌfɔl /


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Another pitfall of AI is that it often aims to replace human effort, effectively becoming a crutch.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Another, hopefully easier, pitfall to avoid: It’s hard to live in a home for any length of time without growing emotionally attached to it.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 12, 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

But for passionate fans of this brittle candy, there's one pitfall.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2025

This was the pitfall Francie had been told to watch against.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith




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