frankly

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"I can't see any reason why he wouldn't because of what Andy has said about good growth. If this isn't good growth, I'm not sure what is, quite frankly."

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

“Every aspect of this has to be closely examined, and done so from a position, frankly, of humility, realizing that it’s not a slam dunk,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Quite frankly, that’s a good step, but it’s not nearly enough to be able to do this.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Because until you’re successful, frankly, nobody gives a damn.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

“It means you’re a tough nut to crack, Clare, and frankly, I am not a squirrel!”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman