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The author never suggests that timing a revelation to precede the opposition’s similar message by only “short time” (as opposed to a longer time) increases the effectiveness of stealing thunder.
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Not supported. The author never mentions lawyers’ skill at determining how jurors are likely to respond.
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Not supported. The author never mentions the varying willingness of clients to testify as a factor in effectiveness of stealing thunder.
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The author never mentions screening of jurors as a factor in effectiveness of stealing thunder.
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