straightforward
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He did not say yes in the straightforward sense.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
That’s true even if their adjusted gross income exceeds the official levels that allow for a straightforward Roth contribution.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026
He is famous for tinkering with music until the last possible minute—sometimes even altering albums online after he puts them out—and the release of “Bully” was anything but straightforward.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
It came down to a straightforward question, she said: What kind of human being do you want to be?
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026
“I like you, Lizzie Novis. I really like you. Is that straightforward enough? And these days, I seem to be losing the people I care about. And I don’t want to lose you.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
Vocabulary lists containing straightforward
Nothing But the Truth
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