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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a weak subsidiary" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a subsidiary company that lacks strength, influence, or performance compared to its parent company or other subsidiaries.
Example: "The parent company decided to restructure its operations due to the ongoing losses from its weak subsidiary."
Alternatives: "a frail subsidiary" or "a struggling subsidiary."
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CBRL strategically sold Logan's Roadhouse, a weak subsidiary, and revamped its menu to increase customer turnover and concentrate on higher-margin foods.
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They are selling non-core assets, recapitalizing weak subsidiaries, and improving operational and financial performance.
Viag Interkom, mmO2's German subsidiary, is a weak fourth in a crowded market.
The creation of the subsidiary is a weak solution to the conflict of interest that exists between its hardware and operating system units.
A weak union getting weaker.
A weak leader.
Favor a weak economy?
A weak explanation.
A weak dollar?
A Weak Hand.
A weak plan will yield weak results.
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