His very weaknesses, such as a nearly uncontrollable temper, were political strengths.
The economy has longstanding weaknesses, such as poor skills and a congested transport system.
But there were weaknesses, such as "a lack of focus on results and a possible lack of professionalism".
Yet they bristle at the notion that Chinese incursions seek to take advantage of Japanese weaknesses, such as enfeebled governments and a sullen economy.
Unlike the Democrats, who decided to ignore Mr Kerry's weaknesses (such as his Senate record), the Republicans have tried to tackle Mr Bush's unfavourables head on.
Michael Cashman Paull has taught me how to acknowledge my weaknesses, such as a fear of failure and of being left alone, and an occasional tendency to be grand with people who are putting me down.
It needs to define its own territory, addressing its weaknesses, such as its lack of economic credibility, and showing that it has a different vision from Cameron's one-nation Conservatism.
Rapid growth also concealed structural weaknesses such as inadequate bank regulation, a lack of transparency in business and endemic cronyism, which made a dangerous mixture with the excessive borrowing.
The caveat, naturally, is Nadella's weaknesses — such as they are.
However, broadcast transmission can introduce weaknesses such as unreliable transmission, uncontrolled congestion, and hidden terminal problems.
But the company has innovative ways to combat weaknesses, such as its buying the recruiting Web site JobsintheUS.com.
