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[Crisi]

Dear teachers,

Is it possible to say:
the use of 'sth.' contains disadvantages or entails disadvantages

or would I have to say:

The use of 'sth.' can also be disadvantageous. ?

Thank you very much in advance for your assistance.

Kind regards.

[CP]

I wouldn't word it quite that way, with "the use of something" and "contains" or "entails."

There are advantages and disadvantages to using bleach in washing machines.

The use of bleach can be advantageous or disadvantageous.

Using bleach entails certain disadvantages.

There are advantages and disadvantages of dieting.

Dieting can be advantageous or disadvantageous.

Dieting entails certain disadvantages.
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[Crisi]

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Thank you CP