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straightforward

[streyt-fawr-werd] / ˌstreɪtˈfɔr wərd /




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And transportation is not straightforward, as agave suppliers are scattered across vast distances in states like Karnataka, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Andhra Pradesh.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Ordering online ahead of time makes pickup quick and straightforward.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"The Secret Service's focus is straightforward: to ensure everyone attending the game can enjoy the game and have a safe experience, while we carry out our responsibility to protect the President of the United States."

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Richard Nephew, a former top State Department sanctions official, said the most straightforward option would be for the Trump administration to allow Iran to start drawing on frozen funds for humanitarian purposes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

To hear Hollywood tell it, shooting a gun is a fairly common and straightforward act.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell




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