the weak

noun

: weak people
the weak and the powerful

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The new trees dwindle as the weak die and the strong thrive. Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Electromagnetism and the weak interaction intensify, while the strong force slackens. Quanta Magazine, 11 Mar. 2026 With so much attention on Edwards, Randle and Gobert overpowered the weak Lakers front line in a 4-1 series victory. Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026 Milestone said the weak snowfall and comparatively mild winter may entice some climbers to try to ascend the peak early. Frederick Dreier, Outside, 10 Mar. 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 16 Mar. 2026.

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