forthright
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What strikes you first are his scenes’ forthright emotions—a group of women tearfully sending their beaux off to fight in World War II, the isolation of a young man dining alone at a cafeteria.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
His Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, has not said anything so forthright - but it seems he holds a similar view.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
“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
“At the risk of being too forthright, I was hoping I might have the pleasure of your company one afternoon. I will be disappointed, but in no way offended, if you decline.”
From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer
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