fatal flaw

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Boosters argue that even with its fatal flaw, California’s law advanced such bans nationally in a pivotal moment last September.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

But while she was delighted when the opt-out system was introduced, she didn't realise the "fatal flaw" of next of kin being able to rescind their loved one's wishes.

From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026

The beauty of her transfer strategy is that it can accomplish nearly the same, and precisely because of the Education Department’s fatal flaw: it’s unnecessary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

That’s a fatal flaw in the Santa Claus rally’s statistical foundation, unless there is a good explanation for why Santa Claus was asleep for more than 60 years and then woke up.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 11, 2025

Remember what I said: holding grudges is a fatal flaw for children of Hades.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan