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candid

[kan-did] / ˈkæn dɪd /


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In a new memoir, Joe Manganiello is getting candid about the condition that nearly killed him and the measures he took in search of healing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

He argues that the UK, in common with many European nations, has very low levels of psychological preparedness, and that authorities are not being candid about the looming threats.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Operations leaders surveyed by PwC were just as candid, with only 27% saying they had fully embedded an AI strategy across business units.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026

I love the game too much and, if I am being candid, my team has usually been better than the one everyone around me worshiped, which does wonders for a boy’s sense of belonging.

From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026

I'll be candid with you: sometimes it really bugs me that Manny spends so much time with those guys.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone




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