laid bare
Example Sentences
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The risks were laid bare in 2022, when a heatwave in China saw hydropower generation in Sichuan fall over 50 percent, creating shortages that impacted households and industry alike.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Abby’s removal had laid bare a simmering conflict between Ned’s daughter and Reynolds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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
When I closed down the browser window with his calendar in it, there was his email account, logged in, laid bare.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
