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
  • The media giant last week put an upbeat spin on its move to shed what Wall Street sees as an albatross — the bulk of NBCUniversal’s cable networks, which have seen their revenue growth stymied by the cord-cutting revolution.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Nov. 2024
  • But one unusual example, a Laysan albatross named Wisdom, is at least 74 years old and has just laid another egg.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of albatross
Noun
  • The company had liabilities of between $1 billion and $10 billion, according to the filing.
    Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The union also says hundreds of active unfair labor practice charges are in effect and that liabilities of more than $100 million are outstanding.
    William Gavin, Quartz, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of liabilities
Noun
  • Just 7% of the district's students are considered economically disadvantaged, about 11% have disabilities and none are English language learners (though the federal government's support for that latter group is not significant).
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Of its about 94,000 students, 65% came from impoverished households, nearly 19% received English language supports, 14% had disabilities and nearly 3% were homeless.
    Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of disabilities
Noun
  • What are some disadvantages of a charge card?
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • More public information is beneficial about the advantages and disadvantages of natural grass sod versus artificial turf.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of disadvantages
Noun
  • This method does have its drawbacks.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Some drawbacks to having a charge card could be higher credit score requirements, larger annual fees, and not being able to carry a balance.
    Ryley Amond, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of drawbacks
Noun
  • This advice should have included information about his own history, mental illness, cognitive and adaptive impairments that related to his perception and the formation of the intent involved in his crimes.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Girardi testified in his own defense, where some of his alleged cognitive impairments were on display to the jury.
    Matt Hamilton, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of impairments
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