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plain-spoken

[pleyn-spoh-kuhn] / ˈpleɪnˈspoʊ kən /










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Platner, an oyster farmer and military veteran, rocketed to the top of the Democratic field with a message of plain-spoken populism.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Known for his mischievous humour and charm but also for his occasional plain-spoken combativeness, Hockney enjoyed a wide circle of friends while remaining close to his parents, whom he painted in several memorable portraits.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 2026

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

In his candid, plain-spoken and gripping new memoir, Rushdie recalls the attempted assassination he survived in 2022 during a presentation about keeping the world’s writers safe from harm.

From New York Times May 3, 2024

The gardener, a young, plain-spoken fellow, gestured toward his wheelbarrow.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood




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