straightforward
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Stern: I find it striking that these petitions are often really short and straightforward and anyone can read and understand them.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
They’re dead-set on excising any shagginess that doesn’t fit their hidebound worldview, attacking textbooks and museums that dare to push beyond a straightforward explanation.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
My daughter’s priorities are straightforward: Play college softball, receive an excellent education and graduate debt-free.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
That will not be so straightforward in the future, even with 48 teams.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
Just like when Samira had paired with me for the stretches, Ms. Platt seemed to be cheering me on, happy when I finally did a straightforward punch “clean and sharp.”
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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Nothing But the Truth
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