heel in
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Japan’s Achilles’ heel in this situation is its dependence on foreign oil and gas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Gauff's serve has been her Achilles' heel in recent times, but she had few issues with it initially.
From Barron's ● Jan. 25, 2026
Kings of Leon have cancelled their upcoming UK and European shows after lead singer Caleb Followill broke a bone in his heel in a "freak" accident.
From BBC ● May 28, 2025
Nikola wears Cartier Signature Cs; Kenzo rose fitted shirt in faded pink mesh polyamide; rose turtleneck top in faded pink mesh polyamide; kitten heel in leather covered by faded pink Kenzo rose printed textile.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2024
A terrific exercise is to sit on the floor, place a heel in each hand and raise both legs in the air.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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