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exposes

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ɪkˈspoʊzɪz// ex·pos·es

n. a report or story that reveals the hidden truth about something, usually something bad or dishonest. It often appears in newspapers or on TV to show the public what is really happening.

n. a public disclosure of a scandal or a set of facts previously hidden from view, typically involving investigative journalism. Often carries a critical or accusatory tone regarding the subject matter.


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Often spelled with an accent (exposé) to distinguish it from the verb 'exposes', though the accent is sometimes omitted in American English.

Pitfall

The journalist exposes about the crime.The journalist's exposé of the crime.Learners often confuse the noun 'exposé' (a report) with the third-person verb 'exposes' (the act of revealing).

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