plain truth

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"The plain truth is that we have not been good enough. We must now face the consequences of that failure with honesty, transparency and a determination to repair, refocus and rebuild."

From BBC • May 24, 2026

In plain truth, the loss was ugly, with Oregon’s offense outgaining Colorado by a 522-199 margin.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023

We believe what is onscreen, unlike what is whispered in corridors, is the plain truth.

From Salon • Oct. 2, 2022

“The plain truth is that Vanita Gupta is the right person at the time for this job,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Connecticut Democrat said Thursday.

From Washington Times • Apr. 15, 2021

“The plain truth is that Thlayli’s had the best of it all along, ever since he first met him in Efrafa. And the sooner we’re back there the better.”

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams