plainly

Example Sentences

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Plainly that’s not coming from average Americans, but from the upper crust.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Plainly the protests complicated Kamala Harris’s task of finding a running mate.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

"Plainly he is contemplating a future with her," said Mr Cobbe, adding: "She lets many of the comments made by him go unchecked."

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2023

Plainly, that was not part of his job.

From Slate • Sep. 12, 2023

Plainly, a way had to be found to enforce a rest cure.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik