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Still, the book doesn’t quite deliver on its promise; this “warts-and-all” look at the American past dwells, a bit predictably, on the warts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Sure, there were blemishes to their 20-17 overtime victory at Chicago on Sunday night, just as their three-point win at Carolina had its wild-card warts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 19, 2026

A "warts and all" assessment of the impact of the North Coast 500 road trip has been ordered amid concerns about overtourism.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2025

But receiving love for my whole self, warts and all—that was the first step toward transformation.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2025

There were the warts, still on his left hand.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill