Examples of 'double-edged' in a sentence

Meaning of "double-edged"

Double-edged: to perform an action or make a decision that has both positive and negative consequences
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  • Of a blade, such as a sword or knife, sharp on both edges.
  • As dangerous for the user as the one it is used on.

How to use "double-edged" in a sentence

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Concealed carry of a double-edged knife is prohibited.
The double-edged pointed knife is prohibited.
Photograph becomes a double-edged weapon now.
A double-edged sword denotes a balance or a decision.
There seems to be a double-edged problem here.
Our technologically mobile world is double-edged.
It may be double-edged and thus reversible.
The art of transformation is a double-edged sword.
We must draw a double-edged circle to protect us both.
But historical memory is a double-edged sword.
The double-edged answer to this is electronic warfare.
So the show is like a double-edged sword to me.
This double-edged sword will come after me.
Hydrating on a stakeout is a double-edged sword anyway.
But their double-edged weapons are the best.

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Survivor for me has been a double-edged sword.
This is a double-edged sword because it breeds complacency.
This approach proved to be a double-edged sword.
Makeup is double-edged in terms of seduction.
I believe we were both holding a double-edged sword.
Social media is a double-edged sword for journalists.
We know that changing technology is double-edged.
We are confronted with the double-edged sword of globalization.
This double-edged bias is the curse of innovation.
The list proved to be a double-edged sword.
This is a double-edged sword for these companies.
I consider their hands double-edged swords.
With a double-edged saber by you or one of your people.
A grand minimum would be a double-edged sword.
Big data is a double-edged sword in many aspects.
The standardized size is a double-edged sword.
This is a double-edged sword which we will attempt to analyze.
Fibromyalgia can be like a double-edged sword.
This is the double-edged sword we live and die by.
Some see technology as a double-edged sword.
The blade was double-edged with an identical taper on both sides.
Freedom of expression was a double-edged sword.
Creativity is a double-edged sword for web designers.
The angles of this weapon are double-edged.
There goes that double-edged knife thing again.
Ancient philosophers say that a stick is double-edged.
This is why morality is a double-edged sword to politicians.
The influence of algorithms is immense and double-edged.
This will be a double-edged sword for them.
Building something from scratch is a double-edged sword.
Tinder has been a double-edged sword in our society.
Being attracted to very smart women is a double-edged sword.
This is definitely a double-edged sword for pedicabbers.
This central role may however be double-edged.
Technology is a double-edged sword though.

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