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candor

[kan-der] / ˈkæn dər /


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Yet the future secretary of state — and architect of the Marshall Plan — was most concerned with competence and candor leading to military effectiveness.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026

While the characters have only a tenuous connection to the theme of vehicles, the original costumes they’re modeling are enchanting in their candor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

The judge sent the jury back to deliberate several times and the idea behind juror deliberations is you’re supposed to discuss the evidence with one another with candor, to openly listen.

From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2026

“It’s amazing to see how willing students are to talk in his classrooms, how little afraid they feel of being mocked or put down—he gets complete candor out of them.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Rather than shunning Woodhull, Stanton respected her candor and courage.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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