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candidly

[kan-did-lee] / ˈkæn dɪd li /
ADVERB
frankly
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Each business venture is recounted candidly, and anyone who has dined in New York in the past few decades will recognize the landmarks along the journey: the Modern, Maialino, Daily Provisions, Tabla.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

“It put a pit in stomachs,” said one supporter close to the Bass campaign who requested anonymity to speak candidly about the poll.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

Earlier this year, the actress shared on a podcast that Neutrogena wanted to end her longtime endorsement work for the brand after she spoke candidly in 2015 about her postpartum depression.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Hana and Yeon-su discovered BTS as they rose to global stardom, but the women felt a kinship with them as they learned of their struggles - something the group spoke and sang about candidly.

From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026

“This party. Yes. It will be the perfect setting for me to speak candidly with the ambassador and enlist his help. When and where is it?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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