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"the drawbacks of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to the disadvantages or negative aspects associated with something. For example: "The drawbacks of using plastic, such as its non-biodegradable nature, have become increasingly evident in recent years."
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the drawbacks of
noun
A disadvantage; something that detracts or takes away.
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The drawbacks of such arrangements are predictable.
Discusses the drawbacks of the UN.
What are the drawbacks of writing a letter?
This is just one of the drawbacks of Nash's approach.
What are the drawbacks of hiring illegal immigrants?
The drawbacks of German rieslings are all too well known.
What are the drawbacks of a community with shallow roots?
It's one of the drawbacks of the "House Arrest" journey.
My experience illustrated some of the drawbacks of brain scanning.
What are the drawbacks of losing one's indigenous teeth?
The drawbacks of this model are now becoming glaringly apparent.
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