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candor

[kan-der] / ˈkæn dər /


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She said her brother’s candor about the army—raising questions about such thorny issues as widespread corruption—led counterintelligence to target him as a conspirator against the regime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

That candor doubles as an appealing quality to analysts like Lee, who appreciate Karp’s “transparent communication style.”

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

But Sickler pointed out that this remarkable level of candor in the audience is something he continues to marvel about.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

Without candor during a history and physical, medicine fails.

From Slate • Jan. 26, 2026

We have to meet as equals, with some mutual understanding and candor, before my mission can even begin.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin




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