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weakness

[week-nis] / ˈwik nɪs /


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“It’s fun to be a protagonist who gets to indulge in human weakness, knowing that we hopefully will bring the audience back around to caring about you.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

In a client note, KeyBanc analyst Michael Leshock said elevated spending was driving the weakness.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

Disney reported better-than-expected profits Wednesday, citing a strong performance in its theme park business amid lingering worries about macroeconomic weakness.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

Perhaps Buttler's greatest strength is his lack of weakness against any particular form of bowling.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

At last Paul concluded—the words seemed to leap from the page—that his very weakness was something to give thanks for.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Experts point to weak consumer demand linked to conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, but also blame structural weaknesses in the South Asian nation of 170 million people.

From Barron's Aug. 5, 2026

The program “shows you your strengths and your weaknesses, and what you want to do to fix your weaknesses, to get strong, to get prepared for college,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

Vowles has explained the complexities of producing a new car to a new rule set stress-tested the factory and exposed weaknesses that were previously not apparent.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Or it could be worry that comes from helping the children understand a plan designed to protect them from their weaknesses requires a discussion of those imperfections.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

He spent his free time riding his motorcycle and teaching his niece how to conquer pain and other weaknesses of the flesh.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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