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weakness

[week-nis] / ˈwik nɪs /


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The team’s main weakness lies in finishing, as Lyle Foster is their only striker, and if he doesn’t perform well, the South African side will suffer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

The main driver of the recent moves has been broad-based chip-sector weakness.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“Economic weakness combined with rising inflation is a dilemma for monetary policy,” Macklem said, according to prepared remarks he is scheduled to deliver at a press conference.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

So the recent weakness, particularly in the what was the hottest chip subsector, is presenting investors with “a buying opportunity.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

He felt a rush of weakness to his legs.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie




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