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forthright

[fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-, fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-, fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-] / ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ-, ˌfɔrθˈraɪt, ˌfoʊrθ-, ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ- /


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Others in Merz's party have been forthright in their condemnation, calling on Spahn to resign as head of the CDU's parliamentary group.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

In “Suffs,” stalwart amplification emphasized the predictability of forthright lyrics and score.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

The singers were mostly upstaged by the visuals; only Ying Fang broke through with a forthright, gorgeously sung Pamina.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Jurors heard from former OpenAI board members and executives - some in person, others via videotaped sworn depositions - detailing first-hand experiences of Altman allegedly failing to be forthright.

From BBC May 15, 2026

With his other correspondents, though not with Jefferson, he was much more forthright.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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