Confederate General Robert E.Lee saw it as a sign of weakness in the northern war effort.

VOA: special.2009.11.05

Northerners did not like his declaration of federal weakness in the face of secession.

VOA: special.2009.07.16

The disease causes nerve problems in the hands and feet and muscle weakness.

VOA: special.2010.03.23

He says the research identified a weakness in the parasite.

VOA: special.2010.04.07

But economist James Shugg says the weakness in the U.S.job market is likely to continue for "some time."

VOA: standard.2009.11.06

Continued improvement in American manufacturing was offset by further signs of weakness in the service sector.

VOA: standard.2009.08.05

Vichai Sriprasert,honorary president of the Thai Rice Exporters Association, says further weakness in the U.S.dollar and concerns over drought in India add to pressure on prices.

VOA: standard.2009.12.17

"We've identified a weakness in the parasite that can be exploited with drugs.

VOA: standard.2010.04.05

Insurance companies would no longer be allowed to deny health coverage based on pre-existing medical conditions a key point of weakness in and public anger with the current system.

VOA: standard.2009.07.21

"Looking in the past, I think there has a weakness in the enforcement of the law and it has a lot to do with the way the law has been interpreted, to be honest."

VOA: standard.2010.04.27