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The phrase "a string of drawbacks" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a series of disadvantages or negative aspects associated with something.
Example: "While the new software has many features, it also comes with a string of drawbacks that users should consider before making a decision."
Alternatives: "a series of disadvantages" or "a list of negatives".
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They cite a string of drawbacks, including the removal of authority from Canadian executives to a distant head office; layoffs as operations in Canada are dovetailed with those in the United States; and lower tax receipts for Canada as the new American owners deduct interest on the debt used to finance the acquisitions.
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simple string n. a string of type simple-string.
A string of expletives.
It has suffered a string of setbacks.
A string of Louisiana archetypes followed.
He gives you a string of examples.
ITX made a string of unprofitable acquisitions.
He let loose a string of expletives.
This leads to a string of questions.
Think of a string of pearls.
A string of good deals followed.
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