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directness

[di-rekt-nis, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛkt nɪs, daɪ- /














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Cramer told me all this, with remarkable directness, in a lengthy interview in the basement where he records interviews for various UFO shows.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

Ben Gannon-Doak – Pace and directness caused alarm bells in Haiti backline every time he got the ball.

From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026

The film sets its absurdities aside for a final moment of sincere directness.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2025

Arsenal have been known for playing slick, attacking football in the past, but there has been more directness about them this season, with set-pieces proving particularly effective.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2025

Many of his sketches were done in pen and ink, a medium that captured his most intimate thoughts with admirable directness.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson




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