forthright
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But she did blame the Defense Department for not being more forthright about when and how the fighting would end.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
She’s forthright with her interest in depravity, and as such, her films make no effort to conceal their degeneracies or shock the viewer.
From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026
With its moribund state-managed economy still struggling under crippling sanctions, Kim is not expected to be so forthright this time around.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
It looks pretty forthright on the page, but Mr. Isaacson skillfully teases fresh pith and resonance out of those familiar words.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025
And I had done it in a decent and forthright manner.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
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