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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Recent Examples of soft spot
Despite ruining his outdoor cushions, Joyce has developed quite a soft spot for Gary.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Check for damage by looking for soft spots, cracks or loose tiles.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Plus, Rachael has a soft spot for missing children.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2025
Independent study charter schools are a soft spot in California’s vaccine laws, data show
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—Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
Check for damage by looking for soft spots, cracks or loose tiles.
—Kara McGinley, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025
Plus, Rachael has a soft spot for missing children.
—Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2025
Independent study charter schools are a soft spot in California’s vaccine laws, data show
—
Was this newsletter forwarded to you?
—Phil Willon, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for soft spot
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soft spot
back
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The cart seats four, thanks to the inclusion of a rear bench, and the hard-shell roof extends over the back to keep all passengers dry and shaded.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
5 June 2025
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The only duos put ahead of them were Christian Benford and Taron Johnson of the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans defensive backs Derek Stingley Jr. and Kamari Lassiter.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Soft spot.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soft%20spot. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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