plain-spoken
Example Sentences
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A simple line, but it brought the house down because of the plain-spoken truth Walz has swiftly become famous for.
From Salon • Aug. 7, 2024
The 60-year-old brings with him a folksy, plain-spoken and sharp-tongued approach to taking on the Republican opposition.
From BBC • Aug. 6, 2024
McCarthy was a fan favorite at LAFC, as much for his plain-spoken, hard-nosed personality as for his play in goal.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2024
That precludes a lot of plain-spoken truth-telling that needs to happen at the court.
From Slate • Dec. 11, 2023
The gardener, a young, plain-spoken fellow, gestured toward his wheelbarrow.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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