candor

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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

Kahan launched the Busyhead Project, a nonprofit devoted to destigmatizing mental health issues, in 2023, and his recent on-screen candor has only endeared him further to his fans.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

That candor doubles as an appealing quality to analysts like Lee, who appreciate Karp’s “transparent communication style.”

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

He respected Burnham for his candor, his directness, and the air of leadership he exuded, and no doubt he told the architects as much.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson