plainly

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Plainly Pope Leo has genuine concern for the ill uses to which artificial intelligence may be put.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

"Plainly they are co-ordinated and must have some motive or purpose behind them," she told the court.

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

Plainly, the states don’t even know the real figures.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024

Plainly, that was not part of his job.

From Slate • Sep. 12, 2023

Plainly exposed were two holes—simple, round rat holes.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien