directness
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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
What is even more interesting is Tavitian’s enthusiastic response to works noteworthy not for elaboration but for economy, directness and intimacy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
The wingers, often in one-against-one situations, are encouraged to play with directness and pace before shooting, or more commonly cutting the ball back for the centre-forwards to finish moves.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
The original has the marks of early Greek poetry, great simplicity and directness and delight in the beautiful world.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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