Examples of weakness in a Sentence
The weakness of her voice surprised me.
The incident exposed his weakness as a leader.
Some see compromise as a sign of weakness.
the weakness of a radio signal connection
the weakness of the dollar
I told them my secret in a moment of weakness.
The tutor assessed the student's strengths and weaknesses.
The basketball team has few weaknesses.
Chocolate is my greatest weakness.
He has a weakness for desserts.
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Last year’s conflict with Israel laid bare weaknesses in Iran’s command structures under pressure, with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei reportedly becoming increasingly hard to reach and authority devolving to provincial governors.
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Farida Elsebai, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Dane revealed in an interview with Good Morning America in 2025 that his first ALS symptom was weakness in his right hand.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
Regular roof inspections can help identify any weaknesses in your roof while proper attic insulation can prevent heat loss within your home from melting the snow off your roof.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Yet the money manager remains hopeful that fiscal stimulus — more government spending coupled with consumer and business tax breaks — from last year's One Big Beautiful Bill will start to take effect in a few months, papering over any nascent economic weakness.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
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Farida Elsebai, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Dane revealed in an interview with Good Morning America in 2025 that his first ALS symptom was weakness in his right hand.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 20 Feb. 2026
Regular roof inspections can help identify any weaknesses in your roof while proper attic insulation can prevent heat loss within your home from melting the snow off your roof.
—Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 20 Feb. 2026
Yet the money manager remains hopeful that fiscal stimulus — more government spending coupled with consumer and business tax breaks — from last year's One Big Beautiful Bill will start to take effect in a few months, papering over any nascent economic weakness.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Weakness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weakness. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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