weakness

Example Sentences

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‘Gold is the asset that held its value well enough to be worth liquidating. That is not a weakness in gold. That is the entire point of gold.’

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

But their inaction, she said, has effectively confirmed Essayli as U.S. attorney — and highlights “a real weakness in the system” that demands a legislative fix.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

Asking for help is "taboo" and might be perceived as a "sign of weakness", she adds.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

It can lower rates in response to weakness or raise rates in the face of high inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

She is also beautiful, which means it’s what people see first, and sometimes, the only thing they see, and this is power and weakness both, but mostly weakness, at least so far.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti