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candid

[kan-did] / ˈkæn dɪd /


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It’s important to seek out the most candid perspective possible.

From MarketWatch Aug. 6, 2026

"This is not a regular supply issue, it's a demand forecast issue to be candid," Cook added.

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

Carly Simon on Monday shared a lengthy and candid letter regarding the state of her health, which she said led to her recent withdrawal from the public eye.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

He’s candid enough about the paper’s failings over the Steele dossier.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 17, 2026

The Commander looked at me with his candid boy’s eyes.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood




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