The inverted pyramid style of reporting was developed as a result of potential problems with telegraph lines.

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The inverted pyramid style was developed in the mid-19th century when telegraph lines were being established for news transmission. The style was adapted to ensure that the most important information appeared at the top of the story, in case a telegraph transmission was cut off before the full story could be transmitted.

The Inverted Pyramid Style of Reporting Was Developed as a Result