straight talk

Example Sentences

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She sees her straight talk and government know-how as assets once voters focus.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

After a question about plans should his successor, Kevin Warsh, not be confirmed by then, Powell offered some straight talk, including about the Department of Justice probe of him.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

We’re going to need to start preparing the ground for a real solution, from either the spending or taxation side, with some straight talk from respected political leaders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

So, the two arrived at a final compromise: A combination of both that had plenty of romance for Sally and all of Harry’s no-frills straight talk.

From Salon • Dec. 17, 2025

Just straight talk from a couple of Harlem’s old guard.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz