as in weaknesses
a defect in character
selfishness is a common human frailty
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Noun
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The weaknesses have been narrowed down.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025 -
This can help identify weaknesses in security protocols so leaders can better educate employees on how to spot and respond to potential threats.—
Rick Hutchinson,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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However, the shortcomings of Schoen have come with the roster’s development.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025
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And those three or four starters make a big difference on a team with myriad shortcomings.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Frailties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/frailties. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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