frank

Example Sentences

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To be frank, I wasn’t sure I was up for a trilogy on Porkalob’s family history.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

“In the culture of fear that pervades the PLA, these new appointees may not give Xi the frank advice he needs,” Wuthnow said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

It was...well, to be frank, Scoob still hasn’t figured out how he feels about the whole thing.

From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone