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outspoken

[out-spoh-kuhn] / ˈaʊtˈspoʊ kən /


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Jeff Dean, chief scientist at Google’s DeepMind AI lab, has been a rare outspoken voice.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

At a moment when much of the tech industry would rather not talk politics, Google executive Jeff Dean has been a rare outspoken voice—even on issues that hit close to home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

As the artist moved into middle age, his prolific creative output continues, if anything with works that are more outspoken and political than earlier pieces.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

It turns out the “Buffy” reboot was fighting its own metaphorical monster: an executive who was outspoken about his lack of love for the original series.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

He was quite outspoken in his belief that it was a mistake for guides to pamper their clients.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer