straightforward
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"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
Her approach this year is simple and straightforward.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
But others say the process may not have been as straightforward.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
There is a remarkably straightforward one, and the Journal’s photo editors inadvertently highlighted it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Just like when Samira had paired with me for the stretches, Ms. Platt seemed to be cheering me on, happy when I finally did a straightforward punch “clean and sharp.”
From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee
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