frankly

Example Sentences

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“They’re wanting research, clinical trials. They’re wanting a certain amount of certitude that, frankly, is appropriate for most drugs, but not for this moment.”

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

It is, frankly, difficult to parse this concurrence.

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

And, frankly, what we do in Season 3 doesn’t leave room for it.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

We have more demand from customers, more things we want to do, than frankly the industry can keep up with.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

She wanted to open the window and climb the drainpipe to the roof, leap onto the next building, and, frankly, just not be home.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart