Achilles heel
Example Sentences
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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
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
