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candidly

[kan-did-lee] / ˈkæn dɪd li /
ADVERB
frankly
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Each business venture is recounted candidly, and anyone who has dined in New York in the past few decades will recognize the landmarks along the journey: the Modern, Maialino, Daily Provisions, Tabla.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Dolly Parton appeared on Michael Parkinson's BBC chat show in 1979, speaking candidly about her childhood in rural Tennessee, her family's poverty, and the determination that helped her rise to international stardom.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

This has been whispered about and lamented since the COVID-19 pandemic led to temporary theater closures across the country that have since become permanent, but it is rare to hear it expressed so candidly.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

Amid their post-”Love Island USA” fame, Olandria and Vansteenberghe spoke candidly to Glamour about handling the newfound deluge of popularity, demand and fan love — and how they support each other through it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

Father Carole had spoke candidly before rushing off.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline




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