the weak

noun

: weak people
the weak and the powerful

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Subsequent comments and writings made clear Francis intended such wiggle room, part of his belief that God’s mercy extends in particular to sinners and that the Eucharist isn’t a prize for the perfect but nourishment for the weak. ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026 Mann noted that overall inbound arrivals to Japan are running about 34% above pre‑pandemic levels, with tourism revenue growing even faster than visitor numbers thanks to higher per‑visitor spending driven by the weak yen. Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026 Jesus came to heal the weak and the suffering. Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026 Even when a radar system detects the presence of something, the weak return signal can make precise identification difficult. Etiido Uko march 14, New Atlas, 14 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the weak

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