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weakness

[week-nis] / ˈwik nɪs /


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The consistency of the monthly chart suggests that the recent weakness is unlikely to mark the beginning of a more ominous decline.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

In the past, long weekly winning streaks have typically presaged more gains for the index, following some near-term weakness.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Mr. McCartney and his co-producer, Andrew Watt, turn that weakness into a strength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Officially the company says it closed due to the cost of the dispute and security concerns, but privately, insiders also acknowledge that the weakness of the global market also played a role.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

I want to mock him, to show up his weakness without revealing mine, but I don’t trust my face not to show too much.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black




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