truthfully

Example Sentences

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And, truthfully, there have been periods where I more or less have.

From Salon • May 12, 2026

"If anyone wishes to criticize me for proclaiming the Gospel, let them do so truthfully," he said.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Beijing will also scrutinize companies that fail to truthfully record the flow of rare-earth products and producers that refuse or obstruct government inspections, the ministry said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Charlotte claimed she had told Francesca she was a faithful; Francesca insisted, truthfully, that Charlotte had told her she was a traitor.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

‘Tell me, Mary,’ she said, ‘tell me quite truthfully, is there really a little girl sitting on my window-sill, or am I still dreaming?’

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl