directness

Example Sentences

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It was wrapped in a directness that he had spent years avoiding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

But when he got it right, his lyrics had an aphoristic directness that made them seem more hewn than written.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025

She brings pace and directness to Arsenal's attacking line-up and has already proven herself in the WSL with a successful season at Liverpool.

From BBC • Jul. 17, 2025

It’s a level of directness that I would never have had.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2025

"Better Piggy than Fatty," he said at last, with the directness of genuine leadership, "and anyway, I'm sorry if you feel like that. Now go back, Piggy, and take names. That's your job. So long."

From "Lord of the Flies" by William Golding