Ticket #52027: 52027.2.patch

         * Retrieves an array of posts based on query variables.
         *
         * There are a few filters and actions that can be used to modify the post
         * database query.
         *
         * @since 1.5.0
         * 
         * @global wpdb $wpdb WordPress database abstraction object.
         *
         * @return WP_Post[]|int[] Array of post objects or post IDs.
         */
        public function get_posts() {
        
        global $wpdb;