Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for millstones
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The baton being passed from Taylor Sheridan, who to me is the greatest writer of the last 20 years, could have really been an albatross.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 May 2026 -
With an average interest rate nearing 20%, carrying credit card debt is an albatross, so consider ways to pay it off sooner rather than later.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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During his first term, his office launched dashboards tracking homelessness spending, city liabilities and other government data while conducting audits of homelessness programs, affordable housing oversight, LAPD operations and other city functions.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
3 June 2026
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Silva also recommended that the board take a more aggressive approach to paying down its CalPERS liabilities, with a $400,000-per-year payment versus a $200,000-per-year payment.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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Lindsay Lewis, the younger of Fred and Judy Lewis’ two daughters, was born with a rare genetic disorder that left her deaf, nearly blind, and suffering from a constellation of other serious disabilities.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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There is, however, an elevator to the Basilica for visitors with mobility needs or disabilities.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
Noun
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In comparison, the new players have their own advantages and disadvantages.—
David Szondy
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2026
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One of the main disadvantages of this strategy is that standardization of products may be unsuccessful for meeting each customer’s needs.—
Ezgi Eyüboğlu,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 May 2026
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Of course, blame Dad for any handicaps.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
25 May 2026
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Despite its handicaps, Western analysts and officials say Ukraine has in recent months recorded battlefield successes against Russia’s bigger army, disrupting a spring offensive started by Russia amid improving weather, as fields dry out and new foliage on tree lines offers more cover.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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While there are some drawbacks compared to traditional investments — such as its inability to earn dividends — there are several ways to add gold to your portfolio.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Each offers benefits and drawbacks.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Accessibility for those with mobility impairments Not recommended for people with disabilities, including because of the arrival by amphibious plane, as well as the many uneven stone steps and sandy trails on the islands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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At the gym inside Edgar Allan Poe Elementary Classical School in Pullman, students got a lesson in compassion while playing a game of goalball, a sport designed for athletes with visual impairments and played on volleyball courts with goals similar to soccer nets at each end of the court.—
Suzanne Le Mignot,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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In 1997, the annual event made its debits as the Florida Extravaganza on the north campus of Florida International University in North Miami.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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This double-entry bookkeeping revolved around having a set of accounts, drawn up by merchant bankers and their clerks, for households, companies and wealthy individuals, set out in debits and credits.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Millstones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/millstones. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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