| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| *"We don't need to sugarcoat it" | ||
| "No need to mince words" | LA Times Daily | 09 Mar 2023 |
| 'Quit dreaming!' | USA Today | 17 Aug 2021 |
| 'Face the facts!' | USA Today | 23 Dec 2020 |
| 'Stop dreaming!' | USA Today | 16 Sep 2020 |
| 'Stop kidding yourself' | The Washington Post | 25 Apr 2020 |
| "Stop kidding yourself" | LA Times Daily | 25 Apr 2020 |