as in trials
a source of many troubles; something that will lead to many problems
Their parents are understandably afraid of opening a pandora's box if they buy their oldest child a car.
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The bill also could result in lower damage awards, extend the length of some trials and increase the number of appeals, opponents said.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026 -
Psilocybin for alcohol dependence has shown promise, and trials are ongoing.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2026
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For this new way to monitor blood sugar without the pinpricks, Kang and colleagues are building on research stretching back over 15 years.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
3 Dec. 2025
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Galaxies, nebulae, shooting stars, and the Milky Way’s luminous core shimmered all around me, while hundreds of white pinpricks sparkled overhead.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Pandora's boxes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pandora%27s%20boxes. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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