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weakness

[week-nis] / ˈwik nɪs /


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The benchmark consumer-price index rose 3.1% from a year earlier in May, reflecting the effects of higher oil prices amid Middle East tensions and the won’s weakness against the U.S. dollar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The team’s main weakness lies in finishing, as Lyle Foster is their only striker, and if he doesn’t perform well, the South African side will suffer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Micron Technology stock dropped, extending a 13% loss over five sessions due to broad chip-sector weakness.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

So the recent weakness, particularly in the what was the hottest chip subsector, is presenting investors with “a buying opportunity.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

I knew very well what my weakness was.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman




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