tell the truth
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In his speech, Eisenkot said he would "always look you in the eye and tell the truth", and pledged to "take responsibility for both successes and failures".
From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026
“It is painful for his family and friends to see him reduced to a single description that does not tell the truth about the person he was.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026
They often urged visiting media to "tell the truth".
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
Leaders can make it easier for workers to tell the truth by being specific, normalizing feedback and closing the loop, writes CEO coach Sabina Nawaz.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
But, tell the truth, she’d been too busy directing the school’s Christmas play to worry much about him.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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