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frankness

[frangk-nis] / ˈfræŋk nɪs /


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Billops’s questions to Van Der Zee give shape to the book’s narrative, and the subject’s frankness charms his dialogue.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 31, 2025

Judge John Woosley ruled that in “ ‘Ulysses,’ in spite of its unusual frankness, I do not detect anywhere the leer of the sensualist.”

From Slate Aug. 21, 2025

But there’s a frankness to “Running With the Wolves” that’s refreshing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2025

Some in government admit that they expected a positive response to Reeves's radical frankness about what the government could and could not afford to do.

From BBC Jun. 27, 2025

“I kissed her,” began Demi, with artless frankness.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott




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