plainly

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 24, 2024

Plainly put, a public informed about its government and leaders is the currency of democracy.

From Slate • Oct. 7, 2024

"Plainly he is contemplating a future with her," said Mr Cobbe, adding: "She lets many of the comments made by him go unchecked."

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2023

Plainly, a way had to be found to enforce a rest cure.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik