upsides

British

/ ˈʌpˌsaɪdz /

adverb

informal (foll by with) equal or level (with), as through revenge or retaliation

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The upsides of holding back are well known in the pressure-cooker world of club sports, and they are reinforced by social media and successful athletes themselves.

From The Wall Street Journal

The upsides to leasing are obvious: You get to swan around town in the latest, greatest car model.

From MarketWatch

The charity says it is important to consider the downsides to selling as well as the upsides.

From BBC

And having documentarists follow her every step of the way as she grew had its upsides.

From Barron's

Others could see upsides in building closer ties with the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

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