the weak

noun

: weak people
the weak and the powerful

Examples of the weak in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Experts say the reasons for the enduring gap are multifaceted, including the overrepresentation of women in lower-paying industries and the weak child care system that pushes many women to step back from their careers in their peak earnings years. Alexandra Olson, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024 Zoom out: The Trump campaign has tried to avoid the weak candidates that plagued the Republican Party in 2022. Lucille Sherman, Axios, 20 Sep. 2024 Instead of carrying the weak force, as the regular does, the would carry something else. Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024 The story explores how violence and power subjugate the weak, how sacrifices are falsely justified for the 'greater good,' and how the normalization of such sacrifices can turn anyone into a monster. Regina Kim, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 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 24 Oct. 2024.

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