heel
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Japan’s Achilles’ heel in this situation is its dependence on foreign oil and gas.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Sulaman: "That's a clear red card for Kai Havertz, studs right behind the heel and very dangerous play."
From BBC • May 18, 2026
“Can’t wait to see him trade home runs for heel leads and curveballs for cha-cha-cha,” Hough wrote on Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
I was also parmesan-less, so I pivoted toward other salty pleasures instead: crushed bacon and a pan of toasted breadcrumbs made from the heel of a sourdough loaf.
From Salon • May 12, 2026
Laurence’s fingers were inches away from Jeff when his heel found a puddle of soapy water.
From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold
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