pros and cons

plural noun

1
: arguments for and against
—often + of
Congress weighed the pros and cons of the new tax plan.
2
: good points and bad points
Each technology has its pros and cons.

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There are pros and cons to everything. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 26 June 2026 There are all sorts of pros and cons to designating Kim for assignment or releasing him altogether. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 19 June 2026 There are pros and cons to both options. — Katelyn Chef, Southern Living, 18 June 2026 Here are some pros and cons of both that our experts gave us. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for pros and cons

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“Pros and cons.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pros%20and%20cons. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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