the weak

noun

: weak people
the weak and the powerful

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The Buccaneers play in the weak NFC South where all four teams lost their openers. Rob Maaddi, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2026 The Raiders beat up on the weak Dolphins, which covered up that Kirk Cousins threw two picks and just didn't look very good. Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Retail spending has trended lower in recent months, and the weak July reading raised questions whether the mighty US consumer might finally be buckling under the weight of higher inflation, mounting consumer debt and persistent economic uncertainty. Matt Stiles, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026 Home networking companies like NETGEAR make equipment for different household setups, but diagnosing the weak spot first can save plenty of unnecessary tinkering. Matthew Kayser, Ascend Agency, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the weak

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“The weak.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20weak. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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