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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Their non‑conference schedule features marquee showdowns (including a home game against the Kansas Jayhawks) and the ACC campaign offers no soft spots.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Nov. 2025 -
Surface scratches are to be expected but avoid deep cuts and squash with any soft spots.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Cerise red fabric on the doors, dash and seat backs.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The running backs should again be fast and shifty, led by juniors Kameron Lee, Elijah McCluster, a transfer from East River, sophomore Bennie Johnson and senior Duante Wallace.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Achilles' heels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Achilles%27%20heels. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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