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candor

[kan-der] / ˈkæn dər /


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Ross has been entrusted to judge others’ veracity, yet her own candor is in question.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Pixar films are known for their gut-wrenching sincerity, speaking to kids with as much candor as they do adults.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Altman, fired by OpenAI's board in November 2023 for a lack of candor before being reinstated under employee pressure, emerged with allegations of manipulation and a toxic work culture unresolved.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

What about Alex Honnold — his candor is refreshing but he still seems eager to puncture Dean’s mystique.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Speaking of Oppenheimer’s call for candor, he advised the president, “The campaign is dangerous and its proposals fatal.”

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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