millstones

noun

Definition of millstonesnext
plural of millstone
as in albatrosses

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  1. albatross
  2. liabilities
  3. disabilities
  4. disadvantages
  5. drawbacks
  6. impairments
Noun
  • See 10 of the world’s majestic albatrosses (including the tōroa) on island-hopping itineraries stopping at all six of the island groups within the archipelago.
    Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The first item on their list of fixes would surely be killing the albatross.
    Joseph J. Ellis, The Mercury News, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of albatross
Noun
  • This risk extends to private organizations working with sanctuary cities, who might also face legal liabilities.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The council, meanwhile, will vote Monday on shifting up to $38 million from other funds, such as for affordable housing and the city’s self-insurance liabilities, to its General Purpose Fund, which mostly pays salaries and other operating costs.
    Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of liabilities
Noun
  • Accessibility services ensure that digital platforms are usable for everyone, including people with a wide range of disabilities.
    Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • User Testing This involves real individuals with disabilities interacting with your digital assets using assistive technologies.
    Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of disabilities
Noun
  • The handling The Traverse grew for its latest generation, which brings advantages like cargo and passenger space, but disadvantages as well, mostly in the handling department.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The disadvantages include corrosion from the reactive uranium compounds which rapidly eats away metal reactor walls, and low power output compared to reactor other designs.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of disadvantages
Noun
  • However, despite the potential strategy, there can be emotional drawbacks to selling a social media–friendly home.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While this can be an alternative to bankruptcy, know that debt settlement comes with its own potential drawbacks such as high fees, credit score damage, possible legal action, plus no guarantee of relief.
    Elizabeth Gravier, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of drawbacks
Noun
  • By understanding and harnessing the mechanisms behind sensory cell regeneration, researchers aim to tackle not just hearing loss but potentially other sensory impairments.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Marvell's restructuring plan aims to focus on data center investments, resulting in significant restructuring charges and asset impairments during the quarter.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of impairments
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