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candor

[kan-der] / ˈkæn dər /


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"I believe deeply in the responsibility of museums to examine difficult histories with rigor, candor, and care. I also recognize the pain and concern this exhibition has caused," he said in a statement.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

He often writes with the candor of a memoirist, sharing personal moments that connect him to his subjects or to Homer’s epics.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

“Defendants have a duty of candor to the Court under California Rule of Professional Conduct,” Nunley wrote.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

At a retreat more than a year later, he talked about this experience again after, not during, a session “designed to elicit candor and personal disclosure,” according to the suit.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

At first, I was astonished by the vehemence — and candor — with which people criticized the regent.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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