weakness
Example Sentences
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These setups suggest viewing weakness as a chance to add energy names, not exit.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Asking for help is "taboo" and might be perceived as a "sign of weakness", she adds.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
This is where the pressure hits the rocket the hardest, and when engineers know that even a small structural weakness can be disastrous.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
The history is instructive, since Congress passed the legal exemption at a moment of weakness for the NFL and strength for traditional broadcasters.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
The mice of Redwall were peaceful creatures, but that must not be taken as a sign of weakness.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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