pitfalls

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Alex Ruiz, general sales manager at South Bay Hyundai in Torrance, Calif., an early participant in the Amazon program, has seen some of the pitfalls firsthand.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

Chuck Marr, vice president for federal tax policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, said the early details of the proposals have good intentions, in his view — but they also have pitfalls.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026

"All Rise has that triumphant feeling and affirmation of our common humanity in spite of the tribulations and pitfalls."

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

To avoid common tourist pitfalls, visitors should explore regions beyond Paris and embrace local dining.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

A better way to exorcise the curse of knowledge is to be aware of specific pitfalls that it sets in your path.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker