as in soft spots
a vulnerable point
the food supply proved to be the nation's Achilles' heel in its defense against terrorist attacks
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Noun
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Greene has shown a knack for finding soft spots in the offensive zone and setting himself up for Grade-A scoring chances.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2026 -
Their stem should be intact, and the skin should be free of blemishes, soft spots, cracks, or other visible damage.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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The Hurricanes also signed six freshman defensive backs this cycle in JJ Dunnigan, Camdin Portis, Jaelen Waters, Cortez Redding, Brody Jennings and Jontavius Wyman.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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Backup running backs, including Jay Harris and Dierre Hill Jr, provided too little help for quarterback Dante Moore.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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