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In a post on his social network X, Musk described the ruling as a terrible precedent and accused the judge of using the jury as a fig leaf.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

“This is just a fig leaf to deflect from criticism,” Ocasio-Cortez posted on X External link in response to Kalshi’s new measures.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Even as a fig leaf, it is surprisingly persuasive: who could argue against “efficiency,” that core value of free-market capitalism?

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2025

He shows some illustrations from his edition of the good book, which include a baby Trump in the Moses basket and Trump as Adam, naked except for a fig leaf.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2024

They arranged some type of work for us to do in the courtyard, but it was merely a fig leaf to hide their capitulation.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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