soft spot

Definition of soft spotnext
as in back
a vulnerable point a huge trade imbalance continued to be the soft spot in the nation's economy

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Recent Examples of soft spot Just make sure to choose cucumbers that are firm and bright without any soft spots so the finished product tastes its absolute best. Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026 Warping, soft spots, and cupping all indicate a structural weakness below. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026 Rob Lowe has a soft spot for shelter dogs. Usa Today, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026 Players who serve as captains, leaders or prove their ball-loving background by playing through injuries have long owned a soft spot in the Bengals’ drafting heart. Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soft spot
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  • Just don’t put your wallet in your back pocket and don’t wear a backpack on your back while on the train or metro or in crowds.
    Kristy Alpert, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
  • Customers can receive books documenting a watch’s history with blank pages in the back where future generations and custodians can write their names to continue the legacy of the treasured object.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 May 2026

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“Soft spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20spot. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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