forthright
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“Be up front and forthright and make sure your intentions are well known,” she said.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 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
With his other correspondents, though not with Jefferson, he was much more forthright.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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