plainly
Example Sentences
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Social Security’s advocates plainly could see Larson’s defeat coming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
In his FAQ, Goldner puts the problem plainly: consumers shouldn’t have to be “decoding packaging on the fly.”
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Glastonbury Tor, Burrow Mump, and King Alfred's Tower in Somerset also offer high vantage points where the moon can be seen plainly on clear nights.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The economist Victor Matheson put it plainly: “The World Cup is making us happy. There’s not a lot of evidence it’s making us rich.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The web dried off and the words didn’t show up so plainly.
From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White
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