Strip away the usual hot air, and bin Laden's audiotape is the sign of a seriously weakened man.
During the Volvo China Open in April 2011, a lot of players fell ill. My son also was taken ill. I contracted a strange viral later, which had symptoms of swollen ankles and wrists and has left me weakened.
I'm basically drawn to defeated, injured, hurt, barely walking characters.
My nervous system is very much weakened - nothing but painting in oil can keep me going.
I mean, the Taliban, my view is that they have been weakened.
More are weakened than strengthened by their troubles.
His bondage had softened him. Irresponsibility had weakened him. He had forgotten how to shift for himself. The night yawned about him.
As the representatives of the people we are here to declare that our resolve has not been weakened by these horrific and cowardly acts.
