the weak

noun

: weak people
the weak and the powerful

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Researchers also claimed that the mechanism behind the weak photostability of polymeric acceptor is revealed. Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 28 Feb. 2026 Experts warn the weak layers in our snowpack will remain a concern for weeks. Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026 For instance, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) advises people with diverticulosis—a disease in which little sacs bulge out of the weak areas of your colon wall—to incorporate more fiber into their diets. Carolyn L. Todd, SELF, 23 Feb. 2026 Any improvement in hiring might help steady the weak employment picture in the Bay Area, which lost 20,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in 2025. George Avalos, Mercury News, 23 Feb. 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 2 Mar. 2026.

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