weakness
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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
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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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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ness
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