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heel

[heel] / hil /
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“The Achilles’ heel of the U.S. in economic warfare is our low tolerance for economic pain,” said Fishman.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Carrie and Tony have been campaigning for SMA to be added to the conditions screened for in the heel prick testing offered to newborns.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

That gives Brady license to take good-natured shots at wrestling for now and positions him to become a high-profile heel at WrestleMania 42.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

It’s OK if the service is good to leave a few euros on the table, but you won’t be a heel if you leave nothing.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

He teetered a bit on his toes, then caught himself with the heel of his right hand, messing up part of the work he’d just done.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste




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