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candidly

[kan-did-lee] / ˈkæn dɪd li /
ADVERB
frankly
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On the eve of his Real reunion, the combative manager and former Spain goalkeeper Casillas spoke candidly about the reasons behind those differences.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Hana and Yeon-su discovered BTS as they rose to global stardom, but the women felt a kinship with them as they learned of their struggles - something the group spoke and sang about candidly.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

Europe’s presidents and prime ministers gathered for an emergency meeting at “The Space Egg,” as the European Council headquarters is known, told to come alone with no phones, to speak candidly.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

The National Energy Dominance Council, led by the interior and energy secretaries, has “helped us with, candidly, introducing us and helping us meet some of these people overseas,” Calce said on an industry podcast.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

“This party. Yes. It will be the perfect setting for me to speak candidly with the ambassador and enlist his help. When and where is it?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin




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