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The move laid bare a strategy that Silicon Valley has been perfecting for years: ditch the tech-sceptics of the traditional press, and build your own media.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Yet for Washington’s dealers, the prospect of putting franchise laws up for a popular vote laid bare a tough reality: given the choice, many car buyers want the freedom to avoid dealerships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

I often wonder about the psychological effect on participants as their lives are laid bare for all to see.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

These have been laid bare in the past week of debate on the assisted dying legislation proposed by the Liberal Democrat MSP Liam McArthur.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Their every secret would be laid bare by technology.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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