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weakness

[week-nis] / ˈwik nɪs /


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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

“Under the surface, recent weakness has been more about rotation than a broad-based selloff,” writes Lerner.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Gov. Tiff Macklem said economic weakness and rising inflation create a dilemma, with spare capacity expected to persist.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

Most of the world saw Khrushchev’s retreat as a sign of weakness.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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