The phrase 'weak in terms of' is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It can be used to describe someone or something that is not strong in a particular area or subject. For example, "John is weak in terms of his math skills, so he needs extra help in that area."
I disagree that the underground is weak in terms of resources.
"It all boils down to an extremely competitive European market, flat or weak in terms of units and weak in terms of pricing, especially in the low end of the market where they're at".
When the Obama administration unveiled its first attempt at adjusting the rule 11 months ago, environmentalists criticized it as weak in terms of protecting water purity and biodiversity.
Clearly he is trying to appeal to the masses and portray life there as a viable option but it's very weak in terms of its propaganda value".
Rather, he told me, "We innovate in the industries where we're good," but are weak in terms of venture capital and creating industries for the future.
"With the exception of Motorola, these companies are all very weak in terms of intellectual property rights, which means that they will likely be easier targets for the consortium in terms of seeking royalties".
But the production is weakest in terms of its choreography.
"As it happens, the London area is about our weakest in terms of participation.
And is it stronger or weaker in terms of its resistance to failure because of random problems or actual attack.
The networks seem willing to try anything for ratings after a season that was one of television's weakest in terms of successful new series.
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