as in weakness
the quality or state of lacking strength of will or character
this is no time for wishy-washiness: our country needs a leader who's not afraid to act decisively
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That's a break from the typical relationship that has tied elevated energy costs to market weakness since the Iran war broke out.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026 -
In another post, Newsom said dyslexia isn't a weakness, but a strength.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
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Made from a blend of cotton, Tencel, and spandex, the Quince Bella Stretch Barrel Jeans deliver softness, breathability, and flexibility in one streamlined design.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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Virtue Damage Reverse Hair Serum The full list of Virtue’s Damage Reverse Serum’s benefits includes improved resilience, strand plumpness, volume, softness, as well as reduced shedding, heat damage, frizz, and split ends.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Wishy-washiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishy-washiness. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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