plain English

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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

Warren Buffett’s shareholder letters, known for their wit and plain English, set a new standard for corporate communication, influencing other CEOs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 2026

Here’s the investment case in plain English: The science works.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

With OpenAI’s SDK, apps can be used inside of the ChatGPT window using plain English language instructions.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

He didn’t talk plain English like us; he said I can not instead of I can’t, and they are and did not and such.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver