seem weak
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to give the impression of being weak
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- His argument for the proposal began to seem quite weak under scrutiny.
- After the long illness, she continued to seem very weak for several weeks.
- The politician's promises started to seem rather weak as the election approached.
- Without proper funding, the entire project will seem inherently weak.
- Despite their initial enthusiasm, their efforts began to seem increasingly weak.
- The signal from the satellite began to seem disturbingly weak.
- Economically, the country might seem quite weak compared to its neighbors.
- He tried to maintain a strong front, but his resolve would sometimes seem weak.
- Her explanation for her absence just made her seem incredibly weak and unconvincing.
- The bridge structure, though old, did not seem visibly weak to the casual observer.