drawback
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Etoro market analyst Maximilian Wienke said the minutes suffer from a crucial drawback, however, as they reflect discussions held prior to the release of recent, weaker labor market data and benign inflation figures.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
The price is a major drawback, but his combination of reliability, captaincy potential and fixture quality makes him an excellent pick.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
The most obvious drawback is that you’ll have less money to fall back on.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Despite their optical advantages, these nanoparticles have one major drawback.
From Science Daily ● May 18, 2026
Swidden, Meggers admitted, has a major drawback: it cannot yield enough to support a complex society.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
Each approach has potential drawbacks, including differences in how precisely the particles can be delivered and how long they remain inside the blood vessels.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
The movie has its share of interesting observations of our built environment—of concrete’s drawbacks and often slapdash application, of the politics of urban housing development in which it plays a material part.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
While both she and Brianna have no regrets, they do admit to some drawbacks to their new lives.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
But that comes with a host of drawbacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
“It doesn’t mean there aren’t drawbacks, of course,” Asher says, turning his eyes to me.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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