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She added, “When you are in a negotiation, the last place to get weak knees is at the end.”

From New York Times • Sep. 10, 2020

Not just because they fancy Cumberbatch or get weak knees over that flaunting of mental dexterity.

From The Guardian • Dec. 17, 2016

Dews-Hall, who has weak knees, is resigned to climb three flights of steps to her apartment in Southeast Washington, near Good Hope Road.

From Washington Post • Jul. 7, 2013

On a night Northwestern needed to stand up, Cobb wasn't the only Wildcat with weak knees.

From Chicago Tribune • Mar. 9, 2012

“Wait a minute,” I said, vaulting to my feet, my weak knees forgotten as my mind raced ahead.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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