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straightforward

[streyt-fawr-werd] / ˌstreɪtˈfɔr wərd /




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Be very simple and straightforward with a question like, “Are you a fiduciary?”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

It actually worked—fasting allowed him to gradually introduce foods back into his diet, revealing a straightforward gluten intolerance, a condition that, indeed, can be linked to nasal issues.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the results prove "how much people value a simpler, more straightforward way to pay".

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

However, Ukrainian support to the Gulf is not straightforward.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

Calculus makes this relatively straightforward, but Newton deliberately avoided using calculus in his published proofs, realizing that his peers would not accept the calculations unless they were couched in familiar language.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin