They convey forcefully the unvarnished truth: Irresponsible behavior has a high cost.

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The Microsoft investigation reveals the unvarnished truth that, despite best efforts, bribes are a constant risk in business.

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Sales is instructive, even refreshing, because when money is on the line human pretense evaporates leaving only the unvarnished truth.

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This is the unvarnished truth.

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In my experience, it is because employers are often reluctant to tell employees the full, unvarnished truth about why they are being terminated.

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