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 from Brex’s perspective, as well.
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Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Standard window types include double-hung, casement, and picture windows, each with distinct pros and cons.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
And avoid just buying physical silver, which comes with its own unique series of pros and cons right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
There are many pros and cons to the issue.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Texas’ new $1-billion Education Savings Account (ESA) program was the main topic of conversation with pros and cons of the controversial program shared by The Miles Foundation President and CEO Grant Coates, and Parent Shield Fort Worth Executive Director Trenace Dorsey-Hollins.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
This plugs directly into a wall outlet, as opposed to most charging bricks, which has its pros and cons.
—Michael J. Miller, PCMAG, 31 Mar. 2023
Both types of sun protection have their pros and cons.
—Claire Gillespie, Health, 24 Mar. 2023
And there are certainly pros and cons to it.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 24 Mar. 2023
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Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Standard window types include double-hung, casement, and picture windows, each with distinct pros and cons.
—Roxanne Downer, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
And avoid just buying physical silver, which comes with its own unique series of pros and cons right now.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
There are many pros and cons to the issue.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Texas’ new $1-billion Education Savings Account (ESA) program was the main topic of conversation with pros and cons of the controversial program shared by The Miles Foundation President and CEO Grant Coates, and Parent Shield Fort Worth Executive Director Trenace Dorsey-Hollins.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
This plugs directly into a wall outlet, as opposed to most charging bricks, which has its pros and cons.
—Michael J. Miller, PCMAG, 31 Mar. 2023
Both types of sun protection have their pros and cons.
—Claire Gillespie, Health, 24 Mar. 2023
And there are certainly pros and cons to it.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 24 Mar. 2023
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“Pros and cons.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pros%20and%20cons. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.
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