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soft spot

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Definition of soft spot

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a vulnerable point a huge trade imbalance continued to be the soft spot in the nation's economy

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Recent Examples of soft spot The plush chenille gives your feet a soft spot to land after stepping out of the shower, while the absorbent fibers help keep water off your floor — the rubber backing helps prevent the mat from shifting around, too. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Aug. 2026 Wide receiver Nikko Remigio extended to make a tough catch with Williams breathing down his neck on Mahomes’ next throw, then Kelce found a soft spot in the defense for a third consecutive completion as part of five straight to start the period. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026 Other common causes of soft spots include bruising during transport or storage, or improper storage. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026 Papayas that are mostly green are not ripe, while those with many soft spots or darker, shriveled skin are overripe or spoiled. — Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soft spot

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While most of the system’s weight rests on its clear base, it is held upright by an adjustable stand that connects near the top of the system’s back panel and extends outward to form an A-frame ladder.

— Michael Justin Allen Sexton, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
Ground and pound While the Tigers’ rushing attack struggled, the Hurricanes turned to the running backs to ice the game.

— Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2026

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