Oppositionists say Mahathir's abrasive rhetoric of late is a show of weakness by someone on the defensive.

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Both of us believe that any show of weakness would be culpable.

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But as the second half of 2003 (put-up or shut-up time for the much-anticipated turnaround in corporate spending) approaches--along with the notoriously bearish summer months (remember July last year?)--several growth-focused newsletter editors are selling stocks that show signs of weakness.

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Show one moment of weakness and you have lost forever, says Mr Collova.

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If someone received a less severe exposure, such as through eating, the person would show early symptoms of weakness, confusion, headache, dizziness and shortness of breath.

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His triumphal progress with al-Aqsa fighters in Gaza this week was both a show of strength and a reminder of potential weakness: they were of a branch loyal to Muhammad Dahlan, the Gaza security chief who is one of Mr Abbas's staunch backers, and thus one of his chief props.

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Men have been taught that it is a sign of weakness to show public emotion, and so feel safer crying alone.

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