laid bare
Example Sentences
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She described what the ATF had accomplished in recent years, then she laid bare the extent of the pullback now underway.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
The U.S. criticism has laid bare Oman’s lack of access to American power circles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
In chat messages with the intermediary, presented by the prosecution, Brown laid bare his desire to fly again.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
The Portuguese began with a draw at Everton, but three consecutive losses to Arsenal, Brentford and Leeds soon after laid bare the scale of the task at hand.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Their every secret would be laid bare by technology.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
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