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candidly

[kan-did-lee] / ˈkæn dɪd li /
ADVERB
frankly
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Jelly Roll and Bunnie XO were regulars on the podcast circuit and spoke candidly about the ups and downs of their relationship.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

Europe’s presidents and prime ministers gathered for an emergency meeting at “The Space Egg,” as the European Council headquarters is known, told to come alone with no phones, to speak candidly.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

There were no cameras or recordings and each of the presidents and prime ministers was told to come alone, no phones allowed, for a moment to speak candidly.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

"I'm 44 now, and, candidly, I'm living it," he said, he said of the Dream.

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

“This party. Yes. It will be the perfect setting for me to speak candidly with the ambassador and enlist his help. When and where is it?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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