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a feature of someone or something that creates difficulty for achieving success
this plan has only one drawback: it's unworkable
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Recent Examples of drawbacks
And two, are there any nutritional benefits (or drawbacks) associated with mixing these two ingredients?
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Caroline Tien, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
Although business leaders emphasize the advantages of working on-site, the requirement to commute to the office brings considerable drawbacks that can affect employees' overall well-being.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Before deciding, be sure to weigh both the short-term and long-term benefits and drawbacks.
—Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
Potential drawbacks of ETFs Stock traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
As a result, members of the latter group might consider a prophylactic mastectomy, whereas for others, the benefits of surgery are unlikely to outweigh the drawbacks.
—Amanda Montañez, Scientific American, 27 Sep. 2024
Caroline Tien, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
Although business leaders emphasize the advantages of working on-site, the requirement to commute to the office brings considerable drawbacks that can affect employees' overall well-being.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Before deciding, be sure to weigh both the short-term and long-term benefits and drawbacks.
—Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024
Potential drawbacks of ETFs Stock traders on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange.
—Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2024
As a result, members of the latter group might consider a prophylactic mastectomy, whereas for others, the benefits of surgery are unlikely to outweigh the drawbacks.
—Amanda Montañez, Scientific American, 27 Sep. 2024
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“Drawbacks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drawbacks. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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