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plain English

NOUN
household word
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In plain English, insurers started lending to funds that themselves lend to midsize companies.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2026

Claire spoke plain English, and he would go on “Dodger Talk” on Sunday mornings to speak directly with fans.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026

A machine can also tell a taxpayer what he owes and why, in plain English, in a minute, saving hours if not days.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

A particular challenge is Claude Code, a magic box that takes your words in plain English and converts them into real software before your eyes.

From Slate ● Apr. 14, 2026

Once again, our wise old flounder—I mean, founder—has provided a sensible solution, and written in plain English, too.”

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood


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