Example Sentences

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In their 78-58 defeat, the Sparks’ worst weaknesses were exposed: continued struggles on defense and a punchless offensive scheme with Kelsey Plum struggling to score.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

Friend of Slate Aliza Shatzman, president and founder of the Legal Accountability Project, writes how this case shows weaknesses that Congress should have fixed long ago with legislation and oversight.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Testing during the project showed that AI systems could identify individual vulnerabilities and instantly link separate, minor weaknesses into viable avenues of attack.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"But there are still many weaknesses in some places, like we have major shortages when it comes to weapons and ammunition."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Father Amadi raised his voice—it lost most of its music when he did—as he gave encouragement and pointed out the boys’ weaknesses.

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie