as in faults
a defect in character
his one weakness is his cockeyed optimism about everything
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Recent Examples of weaknesses
The weaknesses have been narrowed down.
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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
Longer term, the Lakers (20-15) still need to make a trade or two to try addressing weaknesses.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The Buccaneers clearly have some weaknesses and are far from a perfect team.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Strengths and weaknesses are internal and flow from culture and capabilities.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Regardless, this recent surge, coming off a three-game slide, highlighted Washington’s fight and weaknesses that must be addressed for a sustained playoff run.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Munoz has been a revelation since arriving from Genk last January, even if his weaknesses are obvious.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
One of the Giants’ weaknesses is their starting lineup.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
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
Longer term, the Lakers (20-15) still need to make a trade or two to try addressing weaknesses.
—Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
The Buccaneers clearly have some weaknesses and are far from a perfect team.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Strengths and weaknesses are internal and flow from culture and capabilities.
—George Bradt, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Regardless, this recent surge, coming off a three-game slide, highlighted Washington’s fight and weaknesses that must be addressed for a sustained playoff run.
—Ben Standig, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Munoz has been a revelation since arriving from Genk last January, even if his weaknesses are obvious.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
One of the Giants’ weaknesses is their starting lineup.
—Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
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