as in back
a vulnerable point
a huge trade imbalance continued to be the soft spot in the nation's economy
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McBride hit the Dolphins in soft spots of their zone defense and Harrison made spectacular catches for big gains.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
That said, Keathley advises keeping an eye out for any fruit that has mold, soft spots, or a sour smell.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
Bernal Cutlery, San Francisco Vintage cooking tools murmur with history and allure, and Bernal Cutlery has a soft spot for the antique.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Garcia Swisher played Sam, a tough girl also introduced in season 3 who had a soft spot for romance and would go on to date Gary later in the series.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
That said, Keathley advises keeping an eye out for any fruit that has mold, soft spots, or a sour smell.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2024
Bernal Cutlery, San Francisco Vintage cooking tools murmur with history and allure, and Bernal Cutlery has a soft spot for the antique.
—Scott Hocker, theweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Garcia Swisher played Sam, a tough girl also introduced in season 3 who had a soft spot for romance and would go on to date Gary later in the series.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Soft spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20spot. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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