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candidly

[kan-did-lee] / ˈkæn dɪd li /
ADVERB
frankly
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“That’s a group that wants to continue to invest and is, candidly, a bit immune to what goes on with geopolitical events, different elements,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 5, 2026

He is betting the Western alliance will be healthier if America’s allies candidly air their disagreements with the president, rather than tiptoe around him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

“We looked into the possibility of doing something. It just wasn’t possible because of the last-minute logistics. It was not feasible,” said the person, who asked for anonymity to speak candidly.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Members have also spoken candidly about the pressures of the music industry.

From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026

I can candidly say that in the back of my mind I didn’t think Zlata would actually respond to our invitation.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers