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forthright

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


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“I’ve been very forthright with the prime minister because he can read the polls just as well as I can,” Smith said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

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

In “Suffs,” stalwart amplification emphasized the predictability of forthright lyrics and score.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

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

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

I thought her forthright enough to do so.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine




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