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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Choose strawberries that are brightly colored, without mold or soft spots.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026 -
The challenges certainly will be there, with the Heat decidedly having shifted from the soft spots of their schedule, the next six against the Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and then a pair against the Cleveland Cavaliers.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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Schiaparelli continues with the Directoire line in August, but lowered backs.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2026
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What was a surprise was that all four of Miami’s top running backs stayed with the team.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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