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straightforward

[streyt-fawr-werd] / ˌstreɪtˈfɔr wərd /




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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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