outspokenness

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A top lieutenant of Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg for more than 20 years, Bosworth’s outspokenness and hard-charging style have made him a magnet for controversy—and, at times, a useful heat shield for his billionaire boss.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Arrested in 2022 for his outspokenness against the regime’s practices, he spent seven months in prison.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

The match will pit Jones against South Africa's Erasmus, who has similarly mixed innovation and outspokenness during his coaching career.

From BBC • Oct. 27, 2025

In early 1861, as the nation went to war against itself, Einhorn’s Jewish critics in Baltimore called a meeting to protest his outspokenness, which they feared might draw negative attention.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2025

I was often asked if I thought my outspokenness on social issues would affect my prospects to partner with big-brand companies.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad