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as in risk
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
buying a house can be full of pitfalls for the unwary
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as in threat
something that may cause injury or harm
one of the pitfalls of ignorance is that people will also assume you're stupid
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Recent Examples of pitfall
Common pitfalls include a lack of technical expertise and employee engagement, inadequate management support, poor cross-functional collaboration, and a lack of accountability.
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Thomas Saueressig, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The Guardian Tech company Dropbox will slash 20% of its global staffers, or more than 500 employees, due to slowed business growth and economic pitfalls.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
There are benefits and pitfalls to this schematic narrative approach.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Learning From Crypto's Experience Crypto's turbulent history provides a road map of pitfalls to avoid:
Avoid complacency: Recognize that public trust must be earned and maintained through consistent action and communication.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
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Thomas Saueressig, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
The Guardian Tech company Dropbox will slash 20% of its global staffers, or more than 500 employees, due to slowed business growth and economic pitfalls.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2024
There are benefits and pitfalls to this schematic narrative approach.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
Learning From Crypto's Experience Crypto's turbulent history provides a road map of pitfalls to avoid:
Avoid complacency: Recognize that public trust must be earned and maintained through consistent action and communication.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for pitfall
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pitfall
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This can pose a significant risk because if the service provider gets compromised, your data could be at risk, despite your login password being secure.Ofer Lidsky, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Peer counselors—particularly those who have not gone through extensive training—may not know what to do when faced with an emergency, like someone at imminent risk of self-harm.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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The company identified various risks, including competition, cybersecurity threats, and compliance with international regulations, which could impact its business operations and financial results.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Chula Vista police said threats are never taken lightly by the department, and investigating them is a top priority.Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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With confetti colors and an appealing blocky design (buffered by rounded edges), these statement pieces are easy to clean and light enough to be moved from playroom to patio without a hitch.Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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The album’s rollout went off without a hitch, a far cry from the days of long delays and false starts.Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Alcohol, also potentially addictive, has significant long-term and short-term dangers, such as motor vehicle accidents in the case of the latter.Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Given this, the U.S. government along with governments around the world are eager to harness the ocean for economic purposes, as well as protect it from the dangers of climate change.Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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The unfortunate snag here: Gloria Dayton is also the victim.Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
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Satisfy wanted to build an ultra-durable pair of shorts that could withstand ultramarathons through desert brambles and snags or forests dense with deadfall.Grayson Haver Currin, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
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“Pitfall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pitfall. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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