And this time there is no single factor to account for the widespread weakness, persuading some economists that recovery may be slow in coming.

The nation's economy continues to grow despite widespread weakness in the auto industry and a gradual slowing in construction activity, a Federal Reserve survey says.

Finally, another widespread weakness in the series are multiple inconsistencies in their arguments.

Because of the widespread weakness, teams engaged recently in the largest flurry of August trades baseball has experienced in years.

It also cited "widespread weakness" in both consumer and business loan demand, and even farm incomes, which had been holding firm, "have weakened somewhat."

One of the most widespread human weaknesses is our readiness to accept claims that fit our beliefs and reject those that clash with them.

But visually Ms. Ringgold's mosaic reflects a widespread weakness in the system.

The one-tenth of 1 percent drop in the June leading index reflected widespread weakness, with 7 of 11 components declining.

Finding a loophole in every law is a widespread human weakness.

The report by the National Association of Purchasing Management pointed to widespread weakness in manufacturing.