pros and cons
plural noun
1
: arguments for and against
—often + of
Congress weighed the pros and cons of the new tax plan.
2
: good points and bad points
Each technology has its pros and cons.
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Just be sure to understand the unique pros and cons of each account type, as what may work best for one saver may not be as advantageous for another.
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
There are pros and cons to both options.
—Katelyn Chef, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
There are pros and cons to raised bed gardening and in-ground gardening.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Benefits of containerizing data centers Creating data centers using an EV truck as the base has its own set of pros and cons.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
First American Home Warranty pros and cons First American Home Warranty offers generous coverage for HVAC and plumbing systems, as well as for normal wear and tear on appliances.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Each type of treatment and combination has pros and cons, so talk to your provider about what’s right for you.
—Bonnie Vengrow, Flow Space, 6 Feb. 2026
Learn how broken floor plans are laid out, plus their pros and cons.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
There are pros and cons to both.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Matt Richardson, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
There are pros and cons to both options.
—Katelyn Chef, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 2026
There are pros and cons to raised bed gardening and in-ground gardening.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
Benefits of containerizing data centers Creating data centers using an EV truck as the base has its own set of pros and cons.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
First American Home Warranty pros and cons First American Home Warranty offers generous coverage for HVAC and plumbing systems, as well as for normal wear and tear on appliances.
—Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 6 Feb. 2026
Each type of treatment and combination has pros and cons, so talk to your provider about what’s right for you.
—Bonnie Vengrow, Flow Space, 6 Feb. 2026
Learn how broken floor plans are laid out, plus their pros and cons.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
There are pros and cons to both.
—Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Pros and cons.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pros%20and%20cons. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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