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candor

[kan-der] / ˈkæn dər /


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This exemplary service failed to account for her disturbingly poor judgment, risking blackmail and conflict-of-interest allegations, since the Atlanta Police Department appears before her court; nor her lack of candor to the court.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Pixar films are known for their gut-wrenching sincerity, speaking to kids with as much candor as they do adults.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

What about Alex Honnold — his candor is refreshing but he still seems eager to puncture Dean’s mystique.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

She said her brother’s candor about the army—raising questions about such thorny issues as widespread corruption—led counterintelligence to target him as a conspirator against the regime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

His testimony was given with simplicity and what seemed like candor, but Mtolo had gone out of his way to embellish his evidence.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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