millstones

noun

plural of millstone
as in albatross

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  1. albatross
  2. liabilities
  3. disabilities
  4. disadvantages
  5. handicaps
  6. drawbacks
  7. impairments
  8. debits
Noun
  • The construction costs may generate headlines, but the long-term economics frequently can become an albatross.
    — Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • Los Angeles now has an albatross of a contract on its hands in an offseason when Plum, Ogwumike and Rae Burrell will be free agents.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of albatross
Noun
  • But the same authenticity that makes personalities such as Piker valuable surrogates also creates political liabilities.
    — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2026
  • What fans may not realize is that the NFL Draft, free agency, and even the prior year’s outcomes formulaically determine a player’s tax liabilities since their state and local income tax liabilities are based on where players incur their duty days.
    — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of liabilities
Noun
  • The changes could also spell disaster for children with disabilities, as state requirements for services often pale in comparison to Head Start’s federal mandates.
    — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The event supports cycling for children with developmental delays and disabilities and will feature an adaptive bike giveaway.
    — Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of disabilities
Noun
  • As a destination, Titan does have some disadvantages, however.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 31 July 2026
  • As De Puy shares, being a drag queen came with its advantages and disadvantages when secluded with over a dozen strangers on a TV set.
    — Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
Definition of disadvantages
Noun
  • Of course, blame Dad for any handicaps.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 May 2026
  • 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
Definition of handicaps
Noun
  • Their possible drawbacks are that the camera opening at the back may not sit flush with your lens, or there might be some space between the sides.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Push-button start isn't perfect and has its own mechanical drawbacks such as accidental shut offs or reliance on a key fob.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of drawbacks
Noun
  • If left untreated, these mild impairments and declines could lead to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.
    — Eric Cerino, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Accessibility for those with mobility impairments There will be a closer drop-off point to the main building, while the longer pathway will allow for wheelchair access, with two bandas accessible via ramps.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
Definition of impairments
Noun
  • 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
  • During this window, originators or receiving banks can initiate reversals for reasons such as insufficient funds, account errors or unauthorized debits, leaving property owners uncertain about fund availability.
    — Karthik Sankara Narayanan, Forbes.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Definition of debits
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