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as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking physical strength or vigor
in the annals of boxing, a sport where participants are not exactly known for their wimpiness, he is remembered as a particularly powerful slugger
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as in softness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character
her desire to do the right thing was countered by a moral wimpiness
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The weakness that began in technology stocks spread through Asia and Europe on Tuesday, while precious metals also came under pressure as investors reassessed the path of interest rates.
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When the complex was being constructed, there were deviations from the building’s original design, contributing to structural weaknesses, the report said.
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For a color-free version, John Frieda Luminous Glaze Clear Shine Gloss focuses purely on shine and softness.
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It’s crafted in seamless, stretchy nylon that’s been brushed for extra softness, and it’s finished with adjustable hook-and-eye closures.
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Like Rocky Balboa and Apollo Creed fighting to exhaustion, the two aging legends will look to do the same with a round-of-16 spot on the line.
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That gap between outward performance and inward exhaustion is what causes many owners to question their own judgment.
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In an interview with Mental Floss, competitive eater Yasir Salem discusses how speed eaters will chew gum to strengthen their jaws to avoid fatigue during competitions.
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Fifty years later, his military haircut glistens with silver from a lifetime serving in fatigues.
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“Wimpiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wimpiness. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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