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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Buy fresh-looking pumpkins without blemishes, soft spots, or rotting stems.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025 -
Remove fruits with soft spots or insect damage.—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Most catfish have several thick black bars on their backs and tails.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Kansas City Royals know their backs are against the wall.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Achilles' heels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Achilles%27%20heels. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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