set the record straight
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Wounded by all the undeserved pillory, Mr. Fukuyama now seeks to set the record straight with “In the Realm of the Last Man.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
Ronaldo was at the centre of speculation about health issues in France and had also suffered serious injuries, so set out to set the record straight in Japan.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
“We welcome the opportunity to work with regulators and policymakers to set the record straight around these market dynamics, and more importantly, to improve consumer experience and affordability.”
From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026
County registrar-recorder moved to set the record straight in a tweet posted Sunday morning that read “MISINFORMATION ALERT.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
C.P. was determined to set the record straight.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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