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It’s like showing a burglar a vulnerable window, then asking him to figure out the best way to break inside and pillage the place.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

For posts beyond the reach of my inbox, there’s a risk in putting that information out there because nefarious sleuths can figure out more than you think.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

Bisignano asked his direct reports to go into the survey submission tool and figure out which employees had written negative reviews, some of the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

"Follow the data, ask better questions and figure out what is actually happening."

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

I’d figure out a way of helping Dad and visiting Mr. Harris.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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