straightforward
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That would normally present a straightforward threat to gold.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
It said the changes would "mean fewer straightforward cases need to wait for laboratory results, giving farmers an answer sooner and helping them take quicker action to protect livestock".
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
But it turns out that determining the optimal amount of AI usage for each employee isn’t a straightforward question.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
For the French Riviera, the lesson is straightforward: an alert is valuable, but knowing where to go can be just as important.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 10, 2026
“Yes, I prefer being straightforward and prefer others to be straightforward with me. It reduces the space between people. Saves time.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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