plainly

Example Sentences

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

"Plainly they are co-ordinated and must have some motive or purpose behind them," she told the court.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

Plainly put, a public informed about its government and leaders is the currency of democracy.

From Slate • Oct. 7, 2024

Plainly, that’s what today’s announcement is designed to push for.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2023

Plainly they considered the becalmed ship all her doing.

From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare