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weakness

[week-nis] / ˈwik nɪs /


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The film frames their lapses in rigor as the joys of being a teenager, rather than imperfections — or worse, weakness in the pursuit of glory.

From Salon Aug. 18, 2026

But team principal Ayao Komatsu has said it coincided with the team uncovering what he described as a "fundamental weakness" of the car with regard to a lack of high-speed downforce.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Asian stocks mostly rose on Monday following a retreat on Wall Street as investors assessed fresh data that tempered expectations for a US interest rate hike but indicated weakness in the world's top economy.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

That weakness led Iran to focus on the ballistic missile program it has used to pound U.S. bases and targets across the Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

“An Achilles heel is a weakness, and you’ve got one.”

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman

And, of course, as we age, our balance becomes compromised — we’re less able to compensate for vestibular system weaknesses as our vision declines and our sense of touch deteriorates.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

However, with weaknesses at left-back and in central midfield, as they prepare for a return to the Champions League after a two-year absence, Carrick knows the work cannot stop now.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

In fact, what the race revealed were the weaknesses and limitations of an ineffective candidate who would have almost certainly flamed out in the general election.

From Salon Aug. 13, 2026

To critics, it is a system that will cover up weaknesses in some corners of the AI marketplace.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

Who can comment on her strengths and weaknesses?

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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