How to Use pitfall in a Sentence

pitfall

noun

• One such pitfall is the sample Caddyfile presented at https://caddyserver.com/docs/caddyfile.
  — Jim Salter, Ars Technica, 6 May 2020
• Like anything else, living alone has its perks and pitfalls, but being by yourself in a time of social isolation can present an array of challenges and emotions.
  — Charanna Alexander, New York Times, 15 May 2020
• And can misinterpreting them lead to potential pitfalls?
  — Aaron E. Carroll, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2020
• The pitfalls of psychedelics Psychedelics are thought to improve mental health by boosting neuroplasticity, helping the brain grow and form new connections.
  — Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024
• By preparing for growth, startups can avoid the pitfalls of slow load times, server crashes, or compromised user experiences that may turn away potential customers.
  — Abdo Riani, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
• McKim avoids that pitfall with an archival fury of his own.
  — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2021
• What are the perks and pitfalls of that kind of storytelling?
  — Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Sep. 2024
• Don't be swayed by the loan amount and rate; the terms and conditions can hide pitfalls.
  — Melissa Houston, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
• Azealia Banks is opening up about the pitfalls of fame.
  — Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 14 Mar. 2023
• The path forward on the bill is not without its pitfalls.
  — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 16 Jan. 2024
• What Biden is facing is a test of mettle, not a pitfall to dodge.
  — Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 21 Jan. 2023
• At the outset of his career, Lou’s strength was his pitfall.
  — Nathan Wurtzel, Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2020
• The second is to avoid that easy pitfall, and to focus instead on the message.
  — New York Times, 2 May 2021
• Another pitfall could be if a team such as the Clippers were to win.
  — Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2023
• Making oneself the story is the biggest pitfall of the job.
  — Marisa Meltzer, Town & Country, 7 Mar. 2021
• The best way to fix any communication pitfalls is to avoid the risk!
  — Tarot Astrologers, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2023
• On the flip side of the coin stand those clients determined to steer clear of any and all financial pitfalls.
  — Todd Longwell, Variety, 8 Nov. 2023
• The mix of plaintiffs in Jones v. Bonta is engineered to avoid that pitfall.
  — Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 26 May 2022
• Bieber garners praise for the emotional lyrics about the pitfalls of fame at an early age.
  — Sam Reed, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2023
• And here’s a pitfall of sports writing: There’s often too great a desire to imbue a grand meaning to the sport.
  — Sheon Han February 9, Longreads, 9 Feb. 2023
• But there are some key qualities that managers can be trained in to avoid these pitfalls.
  — Trey Williams, Fortune, 22 Mar. 2024
• Advisors are well versed in strategies to avoid these kinds of pitfalls.
  — Bernice Napach, wsj.com, 24 Oct. 2023
• Despite those pitfalls, the internet can still be a place to find a perfect match.
  — Nicky Josephine, Them, 25 June 2024
• Minus a few pitfalls, falling outs and a husband or two.
  — Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 Nov. 2023
• The pitfall of this hyper-focus on results is that the process of doing and learning as the outcome can get lost.
  — Isabelle Perreault, Forbes, 7 June 2021
• This is sadly the pitfall of many sweet potato biscuit recipes.
  — Micah A Leal, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2023
• Also, thank you to those who have already made it and posted directions on how to avoid the pitfalls.
  — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2023
• Thankfully, the younger Quaid seems to be enjoying the perks of business and is avoiding most of its pitfalls.
  — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2023
• Here are the most likely paths, together with their pitfalls.
  — Steven Erlanger, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2024
• Collecting exquisite watches, like the ones available at this auction, can be an immensely satisfying hobby – though admittedly not one without its pitfalls.
  — Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 30 Sep. 2024

Last Updated: 26 Oct 2024