Achilles heel
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“His wealth is in one way his Achilles heel in the election,” Grose said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
As a wealthy institution in receipt of public funding, money has always felt like an Achilles heel for the royals - and deeper scrutiny of their finances will be uncomfortable for them.
From BBC ● May 14, 2026
Even China’s imports of crude, previously an Achilles heel given its heavy dependence on energy to fuel its economy, dropped 8.8% as electric vehicles continue to dominate the market for autos domestically.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 14, 2026
It's the Achilles heel of authoritarians throughout time.
From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2024
“An Achilles heel is a weakness, and you’ve got one.”
From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman
As Wang’s posts gained traction and Muse racked up downloads, the app also drew attention for alleged privacy and security concerns—a longtime Achilles’ heel for the company.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
All villains and warriors have an Achilles’ heel, and for female roles in particular, it’s usually sacrificing themselves to protect their family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
It is an Achilles' heel that has dogged Scheffler before, but the PGA Tour has him as fifth-best putter, external on tour in 2026 - so it is certainly not a problem every week.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
He enjoyed unparalleled global stature during a period of remarkable prosperity, but his faith in financial markets’ ability to police themselves became an Achilles’ heel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Armed with 2,400 years' worth of extra mathematics, it is not hard for us to go back and find Zeno’s Achilles’ heel.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
