Example Sentences

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Pitfalls: The tax bill has a few hurdles to cross, Jim Newell writes.

From Slate • Dec. 8, 2017

The theme of the show might be: 'But Immaturity Has Its Pitfalls'.

From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2016

If you do get in, Michael Hiltzik of The Los Angeles Times warns about “The Pitfalls of the Facebook IPO.”

From Forbes • Feb. 1, 2012

Pitfalls such as data retractions are not specific to the field.

From Scientific American • Jul. 11, 2011

The Door-step Arena, with its Pitfalls What a danger signal to the creeping insect innocent in its neighborhood!

From My Studio Neighbors by Gibson, William Hamilton