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candor

[kan-der] / ˈkæn dər /


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This effort succeeded, Glass said, despite the exhibit’s candor about the darker elements of the nation’s military history.

From Salon ● Sep. 25, 2026

The judge sent the jury back to deliberate several times and the idea behind juror deliberations is you’re supposed to discuss the evidence with one another with candor, to openly listen.

From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026

"I believe deeply in the responsibility of museums to examine difficult histories with rigor, candor, and care. I also recognize the pain and concern this exhibition has caused," he said in a statement.

From Barron's ● Aug. 31, 2026

The book’s first section is told in through Eddy’s journal entries as he describes the contentious rehearsals that bring together a group of closeted Kingstonians of different ages, classes and levels of sexual candor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

I had no problem with admitting mistakes, however, and thought the sergeant might be pleasantly surprised by candor.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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