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upsides

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plural of upside

as in downsides

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Among the many potential downsides for letting the national debt get too high was that the federal government would suck up so much capital that businesses wouldn’t be left with enough.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
But having security around him all the time can come with a few downsides.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of downsides

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Spirit’s team created a warm mahogany-and-veneer interior defined by curves, with details such as fore-and-aft berths, a shower, a galley, and an electric head.

— Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 30 Aug. 2026
The curves ahead are posted at a third of my current speed, but the big Brembos scrub off velocity easily, and the Slingshot rails through corner after corner.

— William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of curves

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Green said the current moment reflects a long-term bet on Los Angeles, which has faced shifts in consumer behavior since the pandemic as well as the aftermath of the January 2025 wildfires.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Small, realistic shifts at home can make a world of difference.

— Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of shifts

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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

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