millstones

noun

Definition of millstonesnext
plural of millstone
as in albatrosses

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  1. albatross
  2. liabilities
  3. disabilities
  4. disadvantages
  5. drawbacks
  6. impairments
Noun
  • That studio ended up being the albatross around TeamTo’s neck that led to this week’s acquisition announcement.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
  • The new governor, first-term Republican George Deukmejian, had learned from Brown not to let anyone hang this buggy albatross around his neck, and left it to his ag folks to spray and protect.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of albatross
Noun
  • Knowing the extent of your resources and liabilities will provide a clearer picture of what needs to be done.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • But the outbreak doesn’t have to get that dire to create headaches for the American public, and liabilities for the next president.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of liabilities
Noun
  • Gig work can offer flexible opportunities for individuals with disabilities who may face challenges in traditional employment.
    Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Older adults often face sleep barriers that are less common in younger people, such as disabilities and chronic illnesses.
    John Loeppky, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of disabilities
Noun
  • In particular, many groups that historically faced economic disadvantages in the labor market benefited from the strong economy.
    Kevin Brady, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Considering the advantages and disadvantages of applying ED is a critical part of a student's individual strategy.
    Kristen Moon, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of disadvantages
Noun
  • And two, are there any nutritional benefits (or drawbacks) associated with mixing these two ingredients?
    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
Definition of drawbacks
Noun
  • Significant impairments, unequal coverage Roughly half of working Americans are covered under disability insurance, which provides short- and long-term income protections in the event of a sickness or injury.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
  • People diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illness and trauma are more often denied disability coverage than those with physical impairments, according to the few insurance companies that choose to disclose annual reports on approved and denied claims rates.
    Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of impairments
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