heel
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Papic accepts that China has a heavy energy import dependency, but points out this is far less of an Achilles’ heel than most make out.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
Ma concludes that it will take a more concerted effort by President Xi Jinping to bring State Grid to heel.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
An inside look at the financials of both companies prior to funding rounds completed earlier this year shows their Achilles’ heel: the soaring costs needed to train new artificial intelligence models.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Near a resort pool and on a narrow balcony, she prances around in a variety of adorable outfits including a pair of custom bedazzled hot pink heel roller skates.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
One of her arms extended and she turned on her heel, making a perfect circle.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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