plain English

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Warren Buffett’s shareholder letters, known for their wit and plain English, set a new standard for corporate communication, influencing other CEOs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Here’s the investment case in plain English: The science works.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

With OpenAI’s SDK, apps can be used inside of the ChatGPT window using plain English language instructions.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

"Instead of juggling 10 links with search, you get a brief synthesis that you can edit and iterate in plain English," he says.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

“It says ‘PRIVATE’ in plain English on the cover,” I grumble.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan