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
Bruised or soft spots can be a sign of rot and can speed up the spoilage of the entire melon.
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
That said, Keathley advises keeping an eye out for any fruit that has mold, soft spots, or a sour smell.
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Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
Avoid any with bruises, soft spots or cracks.
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Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
Reeves seems to have a soft spot for earnestly old-fashioned romantic melodramas.
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Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
That said, Keathley advises keeping an eye out for any fruit that has mold, soft spots, or a sour smell.
—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
Avoid any with bruises, soft spots or cracks.
—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
1 June 2026
Reeves seems to have a soft spot for earnestly old-fashioned romantic melodramas.
—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for soft spot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft spot
back
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For the best chance of seeing them, move away from city lights, lie flat on your back and look toward the southern sky near the Aquarius constellation, NASA says.
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The butler's pantry comes complete with a wet bar and connects to the dining room, gallery and kitchen via a back staircase.
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“Soft spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20spot. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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