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upsides

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plural of upside

as in downsides

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But the outbreak in iceberg lettuce has also laid bare the potential downsides of those approaches.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
In fact, starting too early often has more downsides than taking it slow.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of downsides

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The software models power production by pairing turbine performance curves with hydraulic head, which measures the potential energy created by water elevation behind a dam.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026
Here was this fit, so daring and so specific, that clung to the curves of our legs like cellophane.

— Jane Herman, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of curves

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Walker hit his seventh homer with two swings remaining and his eighth on the next swing to earn bonus swings.

— Dan Gelston, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
The swings have a black metal frame, black metal swing arms, a fabric canopy and a padded brown seat cushion, the report states.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 18 May 2026

Definition of swings

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The tips and tricks for maintaining hosiery that used to be passed down by family and friends are in danger of being lost to time and ever-changing fashion trends.

— Jolie Kerr, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2026
Vibrant hues are a major part of this year’s forecasted fall trends, especially outfits with an ’80s color palette.

— Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026

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