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

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

She was a household name even before she reinvented herself as a reality TV star, with a high profile spell on Strictly Come Dancing, known for her forthright views and no-nonsense attitude.

From BBC Jul. 10, 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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