plainly
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David Lawrence, of the Centre for British Progress think tank, puts it plainly: we don't tell people to insulate their homes in winter and then skip the radiators.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Why are they stating this so plainly in court?
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
“This Department speaks plainly and directly when we identify violations of federal law. Being clear about violations of federal civil rights law isn’t political or combative — it’s transparent,” Dhillon said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 19, 2026
“No one has the right to enter another’s property without permission,” Justice Barrett continues, “and the State has merely adjusted the default to require permission to be clear. But that is plainly wrong.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
“No, and I couldn’t smell it either. It’s downwind. But I heard it plainly enough.”
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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