downsides
Example Sentences
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"There weren't many downsides to giving a summer-born youngster an extra year before going into primary school. For me, it was a no-brainer."
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Anyone suffering from low testosterone, including civilians, might be told by a medical professional that they would benefit from supplements—but there are downsides.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
In a statement, the group said AI could become more powerful over a decade, driving an unprecedented economic transformation that could bring downsides but also opportunities such as “major gains in living standards.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
The air conditioning units do have some downsides.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
One of the many downsides of emigrating from one country to another is that you're not always left with the option to follow your dreams.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
