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
How forthright Japan's first woman premier can afford to be in their March 19 meeting, and how receptive the 79-year-old Trump will be, remain to be seen however.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026
Then again, Gyllenhaal is perfectly forthright with her affinity for Shelley’s perspective, opening her film with a small revelation hidden from the trailers.
From Salon • Mar. 8, 2026
"She was forthright, while father was a retiring man. I was more like him in nature but to please her I pushed myself forward."
From BBC • Dec. 12, 2025
In my early correspondence, I was timid about asking such forthright questions because I didn't want him to think I was stupid for not already knowing.
From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda
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