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directness

[di-rekt-nis, dahy-] / dɪˈrɛkt nɪs, daɪ- /














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Cramer told me all this, with remarkable directness, in a lengthy interview in the basement where he records interviews for various UFO shows.

From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026

Mr. Hara and Ms. Kobayashi favor discursiveness over directness and display no appetite for concision in anything featured in this box.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026

Ben Gannon-Doak – Pace and directness caused alarm bells in Haiti backline every time he got the ball.

From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026

In attack, United played in a way that was true to their traditions, taking advantage of their speed and directness.

From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2026

His directness took her by surprise, as did his unwitting use of the Swanburne motto.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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