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upsides

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plural of upside

as in downsides

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In truth, by mastering deal structure, sophisticated investors achieve asymmetric returns, where upsides significantly outweigh downsides.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
But there are several downsides for players in preempting an MLB lockout by going on strike.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of downsides

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Make careful vertical swipes, run the vegetable peeler down the sides of the fruit, following its curves to trim closely between the skin and the flesh.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
Users can store up to five profiles on the physical device, including different headphone calibrations and custom tonal curves.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

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But all the shifts in time and point of view — and the lingering over details, both telling and not — have a downside.

— Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The strongest drivers behind these strategic shifts were ESG requirements, the deployment of new technologies like AI that enables operational evolution and a desire for agility and resilience.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 7 July 2026

Definition of shifts

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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
Head to any tennis court to try to get some swings in and one’s sure to see plenty of people playing pickleball, a combination of badminton, ping pong and tennis that sees players swing small paddles on a short court.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 28 Oct. 2025

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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people — including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.

— Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026

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