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directness

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














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Winner of the Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, still among the most prestigious prizes any movie can claim, “Fjord” aims for both a quiet, subtle power and the directness of a sledgehammer.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

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

Prior to Guardiola's arrival, English football was famed for its intensity, directness and fast attacks, with Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United dominating.

From BBC ● May 22, 2026

“I would’ve appreciated your directness, instead of this roundabout game you’re playing with me.”

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu




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