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candid

[kan-did] / ˈkæn dɪd /


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Perkins was candid about tough moments, including what it was like to be hit with giant margin calls on positions, something traders avoid discussing.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

It’s important to seek out the most candid perspective possible.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

"This is not a regular supply issue, it's a demand forecast issue to be candid," Cook added.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Carly Simon on Monday shared a lengthy and candid letter regarding the state of her health, which she said led to her recent withdrawal from the public eye.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

I was candid about how both the PAC and the ANC were perceived in the rest of Africa.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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