straightforward
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I’ve reverted to Google searches because I want a straightforward answer without stylistic flourish.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
But, even at this early point, Flintoff's career has not been straightforward.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
For much of the 20th century, there were two relatively straightforward ways to win elections in the United States.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
Because ionized gas affects the way radio waves travel, the ionosphere is relatively straightforward to observe.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 12, 2026
“As my brother, you know I don’t give up easily. I need answers, so I’m going to ask you something, Jakob. And you must be straightforward with me. Do you recognize any of these…as names?”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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