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Truthful hyperbole is a contradiction in terms. It’s a way of saying, ‘It’s a lie, but who cares?’ ― Tony Schwartz Every week the current market backdrop feels more and more like the end stages of the ...

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You may have vague recollections of hyperbole from high school English or Language Arts class es. Or, perhaps you’re a seasoned writer looking to add more hyperbole examples to your arsenal. Maybe, ...

Have you heard the news about the imminent end of American democracy? The president of the United States has been talking about it — how the country has embraced Jim Crow 2.0 and the midterm elections ...