fatal flaw
Example Sentences
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But while she was delighted when the opt-out system was introduced, she didn't realise the "fatal flaw" of next of kin being able to rescind their loved one's wishes.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
The fatal flaw — what finally caused Chau and his crew to lose most or all of their trading capital — was his use of the Martingale betting system.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025
The beauty of her transfer strategy is that it can accomplish nearly the same, and precisely because of the Education Department’s fatal flaw: it’s unnecessary.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025
Ellen maintains an appropriately wary distance and skepticism of Liz, but Paul’s fatal flaw is his assumption of good faith.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025
Athena had once told Percy his fatal flaw: he was supposedly too loyal to his friends.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
