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weakness

[week-nis] / ˈwik nɪs /


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“It’s really hard to find pockets of weakness in the actual results, put aside surveys of how people are feeling for a second.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

"Early warning signs people often ignore include dizziness, weakness, headache, nausea and confusion," he says.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

In 2024, Jefferies analysts attributed Kohl’s weakness to the company leaning too hard into more expensive nationally sold brands, which effectively raised prices for shoppers overall.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

For many men, vulnerability frequently infers fragility, weakness and, perhaps in Gyllenhaal’s case, artistic insecurity.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

To admit uncertainty is to admit to weakness, to powerlessness, and to believe in yourself despite both.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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