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forthright

[fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-, fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-, fawrth-rahyt, fohrth-] / ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ-, ˌfɔrθˈraɪt, ˌfoʊrθ-, ˈfɔrθˌraɪt, ˈfoʊrθ- /


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Others in Merz's party have been forthright in their condemnation, calling on Spahn to resign as head of the CDU's parliamentary group.

From Barron's Jul. 17, 2026

“They don’t roll their eyes, they can’t talk back, they can be honest and forthright but they don’t disrespect their parents.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

King's upbringing inspired her forthright passion for change and entrepreneurial spirit.

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

“The Trump administration has been very forthright in putting forward its foreign policy outlook as America First,” External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said Sunday, standing next to Rubio.

From The Wall Street Journal May 25, 2026

At all times, Philip was impeccably groomed, his shock of rich brown hair combed neatly, his demeanor serious and forthright.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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