plainly

Example Sentences

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Even before anyone spoke plainly, she sensed something was wrong.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

“The order is inconsistent with a legitimate exercise of investigative authority and is plainly incompatible with the First Amendment,” Disney said in its Thursday filing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

To put it plainly, now isn’t the time to buy these names.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

The mechanics sound technical right up until you say plainly what happened.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

As he opened the doors connecting the two coaches, they had all heard it plainly.

From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie