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forthright

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


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“The Department of War needs to trust that its AI vendors are going to be forthright and honest with the department,” government attorney James Harlow said during court arguments.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 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 1968, Roy Jenkins and Tony Crosland urged Wilson to promote him, and he became an under-secretary of state at the Ministry of Labour, under the forthright Barbara Castle.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

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

From BBC Jun. 5, 2026

“I know that’s a little forthright, but seriously, how do you know you’re gay?”

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone




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