forthright
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“The Department of War needs to trust that its AI vendors are going to be forthright and honest with the department,” government attorney James Harlow said during court arguments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
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
She was a household name even before she reinvented herself as a reality TV star, with a high profile spell on Strictly Come Dancing, known for her forthright views and no-nonsense attitude.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
“They don’t roll their eyes, they can’t talk back, they can be honest and forthright but they don’t disrespect their parents.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
I shouldn’t be surprised that the leader of Candor is this forthright, but I wasn’t expecting a public announcement.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
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