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straightforward

[streyt-fawr-werd] / ˌstreɪtˈfɔr wərd /




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For three decades, the meta-horror franchise “Scream” has outmaneuvered its fandom with so many convoluted murder motives that the only shocker left would be a straightforward, sincere slasher.

From Los Angeles Times

Buying exposure to those sectors today is less straightforward.

From Barron's

I like the straightforward transaction of reserving a hotel room, not the gray area of booking with a stranger who—the cozy “host” title notwithstanding—plans to charge me for my stay.

From The Wall Street Journal

India now face a straightforward equation -- win their remaining two matches to keep qualification for the semi-finals largely in their own hands, or risk depending on other results.

From Barron's

The show, then and now, combines a sentimental, satirical, soapy, sometimes surreal comedy with a straightforward medical show.

From Los Angeles Times