frank

Example Sentences

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Pretty and profane, funny and frank, Paul amassed a large following.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026

Only a frank admission of guilt and full co-operation avoided a larger fine - and a potential points penalty.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The shift in market bets followed frank comments last week by RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser that inflation remains simply too high with January’s reading at 3.8% on year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Reeves told the petrol bosses that she wanted an "open and frank conversation" with them.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

The S&P people were cagey, but the woman from Moody’s was surprisingly frank.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis