candid
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"That is a very candid account of probably what I was thinking at the time, but there was no space or avenue or mechanism for me to put that on the table," Sir Philip said.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Gorka can be remarkably candid and mercurial for a senior official with such a sensitive remit, according to hours of his public remarks reviewed by ProPublica.
From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026
“They should be very candid with them and paint the big picture.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
As a “Real Housewife,” Rinna was known for her snappy comebacks and for sharing her candid emotions.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
He decided that he himself, at any rate, would be perfectly candid and plain.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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