Achilles heel
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“His wealth is in one way his Achilles heel in the election,” Grose said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
As a wealthy institution in receipt of public funding, money has always felt like an Achilles heel for the royals - and deeper scrutiny of their finances will be uncomfortable for them.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
Even China’s imports of crude, previously an Achilles heel given its heavy dependence on energy to fuel its economy, dropped 8.8% as electric vehicles continue to dominate the market for autos domestically.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 14, 2026
It's the Achilles heel of authoritarians throughout time.
From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2024
“You know what an Achilles heel is, Eddie?”
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
All villains and warriors have an Achilles’ heel, and for female roles in particular, it’s usually sacrificing themselves to protect their family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Ultimately, the strength in tech and AI that has sent the Kospi to record highs could be an Achilles’ heel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
A new study has found a way to avoid what has proven to be the Achilles’ heel of momentum strategies — their tendency to occasionally crash and burn.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
"Banerjee's long electoral success rested on a delicate equilibrium between welfare and organisation. But the very organisation that sustained her for 15 years also became her Achilles' heel," says political scientist Bhanu Joshi.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
She’s the Achilles’ heel of their marriage, and it’s only noticeable if you’ve been watching it for sixteen years like I have.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
