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Achilles heel



Achilles' heel


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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

Could Achilles injuries be the Achilles heel of the NBA?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2025

"We discovered an Achilles heel of antibiotic resistant bacteria," said Süel, a member of the Department of Molecular Biology at UC San Diego.

From Science Daily • Nov. 16, 2024

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